Add 72/40 and 2/45
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 2/45
72/40 + 2/45 is 83/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
72/40 = 72 × 9/40 × 9 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 16/360 = 648 + 16/360 = 664/360 - 664/360 simplified gives 83/45
- So, 72/40 + 2/45 = 83/45
In mixed form: 138/45
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