Add 45/72 and 7/40
45/72 + 7/40 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 63/360 = 225 + 63/360 = 288/360 - 288/360 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 45/72 + 7/40 = 4/5
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