Add 40/72 and 5/49
40/72 + 5/49 is 290/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
40/72 = 40 × 49/72 × 49 = 1960/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
5/49 = 5 × 72/49 × 72 = 360/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/3528 + 360/3528 = 1960 + 360/3528 = 2320/3528 - 2320/3528 simplified gives 290/441
- So, 40/72 + 5/49 = 290/441
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