Add 70/72 and 2/40
70/72 + 2/40 is 46/45.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Add the two like fractions:
350/360 + 18/360 = 350 + 18/360 = 368/360 - 368/360 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 70/72 + 2/40 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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