Add 72/40 and 27/70
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 27/70
72/40 + 27/70 is 153/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280 - Add the two like fractions:
504/280 + 108/280 = 504 + 108/280 = 612/280 - 612/280 simplified gives 153/70
- So, 72/40 + 27/70 = 153/70
In mixed form: 213/70
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