Add 45/72 and 72/40
1st number: 45/72, 2nd number: 1 32/40
45/72 + 72/40 is 97/40.
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,
72/40 = 72 × 9/40 × 9 = 648/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 648/360 = 225 + 648/360 = 873/360 - 873/360 simplified gives 97/40
- So, 45/72 + 72/40 = 97/40
In mixed form: 217/40
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