Add 48/40 and 14/72
1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 14/72
48/40 + 14/72 is 251/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
48/40 = 48 × 9/40 × 9 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 70/360 = 432 + 70/360 = 502/360 - 502/360 simplified gives 251/180
- So, 48/40 + 14/72 = 251/180
In mixed form: 171/180
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