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Add 5/72 and 40/9

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

5/72 + 40/9 is 325/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/72 + 320/72 = 5 + 320/72 = 325/72
5. So, 5/72 + 40/9 = 325/72
   In mixed form: 437/72

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