Add 7/72 and 5/40
7/72 + 5/40 is 2/9.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
35/360 + 45/360 = 35 + 45/360 = 80/360 - 80/360 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 7/72 + 5/40 = 2/9
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