Add 72/40 and 15/56
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 15/56
72/40 + 15/56 is 579/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 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 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Add the two like fractions:
504/280 + 75/280 = 504 + 75/280 = 579/280 - So, 72/40 + 15/56 = 579/280
In mixed form: 219/280
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