Add 72/42 and 40/35
1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 1 5/35
72/42 + 40/35 is 20/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
72/42 = 72 × 5/42 × 5 = 360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
40/35 = 40 × 6/35 × 6 = 240/210 - Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 240/210 = 360 + 240/210 = 600/210 - 600/210 simplified gives 20/7
- So, 72/42 + 40/35 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7
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