Add 56/72 and 27/40
56/72 + 27/40 is 523/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 243/360 = 280 + 243/360 = 523/360 - So, 56/72 + 27/40 = 523/360
In mixed form: 1163/360
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