Add 72/40 and 7/36
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 7/36
72/40 + 7/36 is 359/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 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 36 × 10 = 360,
7/36 = 7 × 10/36 × 10 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 70/360 = 648 + 70/360 = 718/360 - 718/360 simplified gives 359/180
- So, 72/40 + 7/36 = 359/180
In mixed form: 1179/180
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