Add 72/40 and 12/35
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 12/35
72/40 + 12/35 is 15/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280 - Add the two like fractions:
504/280 + 96/280 = 504 + 96/280 = 600/280 - 600/280 simplified gives 15/7
- So, 72/40 + 12/35 = 15/7
In mixed form: 21/7
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