Add 5/40 and 72/30, Solve 5/40 + 2 12/30 as a fraction

Add 5/40 and 72/30

1^st number: 5/40, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

5/40 + 72/30 is 101/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
72/30 = 72 × 4/30 × 4 = 288/120
Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 288/120 = 15 + 288/120 = 303/120
303/120 simplified gives 101/40
So, 5/40 + 72/30 = 101/40
In mixed form: 221/40

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