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Add 72/36 and 3/40

1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 3/40

72/36 + 3/40 is 83/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    72/36 = 72 × 10/36 × 10 = 720/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/360 + 27/360 = 720 + 27/360 = 747/360
  5. 747/360 simplified gives 83/40
  6. So, 72/36 + 3/40 = 83/40
    In mixed form: 23/40

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