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Add 40/72 and 2/20

40/72 + 2/20 is 59/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 20 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    2/20 = 2 × 18/20 × 18 = 36/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/360 + 36/360 = 200 + 36/360 = 236/360
  5. 236/360 simplified gives 59/90
  6. So, 40/72 + 2/20 = 59/90

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