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Add 5/40 and 2/72

5/40 + 2/72 is 11/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/360 + 10/360 = 45 + 10/360 = 55/360
  5. 55/360 simplified gives 11/72
  6. So, 5/40 + 2/72 = 11/72

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