Add 72/40 and 25/72
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 25/72
72/40 + 25/72 is 773/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 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 72 × 5 = 360,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 125/360 = 648 + 125/360 = 773/360 - So, 72/40 + 25/72 = 773/360
In mixed form: 253/360
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