Add 56/40 and 2/72
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 2/72
56/40 + 2/72 is 257/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 10/360 = 504 + 10/360 = 514/360 - 514/360 simplified gives 257/180
- So, 56/40 + 2/72 = 257/180
In mixed form: 177/180
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