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Add 45/72 and 24/40

45/72 + 24/40 is 49/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/360 + 216/360 = 225 + 216/360 = 441/360
  5. 441/360 simplified gives 49/40
  6. So, 45/72 + 24/40 = 49/40
    In mixed form: 19/40

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