Add 72/40 and 12/32
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 12/32
72/40 + 12/32 is 87/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
72/40 = 72 × 4/40 × 4 = 288/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
288/160 + 60/160 = 288 + 60/160 = 348/160 - 348/160 simplified gives 87/40
- So, 72/40 + 12/32 = 87/40
In mixed form: 27/40
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