Add 5/72 and 40/90
5/72 + 40/90 is 37/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
40/90 = 40 × 4/90 × 4 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
25/360 + 160/360 = 25 + 160/360 = 185/360 - 185/360 simplified gives 37/72
- So, 5/72 + 40/90 = 37/72
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