Add 72/36 and 30/40
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 30/40
72/36 + 30/40 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
72/36 = 72 × 10/36 × 10 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 270/360 = 720 + 270/360 = 990/360 - 990/360 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 72/36 + 30/40 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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