Add 72/15 and 5/40
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 5/40
72/15 + 5/40 is 197/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
72/15 = 72 × 8/15 × 8 = 576/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
576/120 + 15/120 = 576 + 15/120 = 591/120 - 591/120 simplified gives 197/40
- So, 72/15 + 5/40 = 197/40
In mixed form: 437/40
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