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Add 5/72 and 40/10

1st number: 5/72, 2nd number: 4 0/10

5/72 + 40/10 is 293/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    40/10 = 40 × 36/10 × 36 = 1440/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/360 + 1440/360 = 25 + 1440/360 = 1465/360
  5. 1465/360 simplified gives 293/72
  6. So, 5/72 + 40/10 = 293/72
    In mixed form: 45/72

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