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Add 72/35 and 16/40

1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 16/40

72/35 + 16/40 is 86/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/280 + 112/280 = 576 + 112/280 = 688/280
  5. 688/280 simplified gives 86/35
  6. So, 72/35 + 16/40 = 86/35
    In mixed form: 216/35

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