Add 40/72 and 2/5
40/72 + 2/5 is 43/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
2/5 = 2 × 72/5 × 72 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
200/360 + 144/360 = 200 + 144/360 = 344/360 - 344/360 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 40/72 + 2/5 = 43/45
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