Add 72/32 and 3/40
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 3/40
72/32 + 3/40 is 93/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
3/40 = 3 × 4/40 × 4 = 12/160 - Add the two like fractions:
360/160 + 12/160 = 360 + 12/160 = 372/160 - 372/160 simplified gives 93/40
- So, 72/32 + 3/40 = 93/40
In mixed form: 213/40
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