Add 72/6 and 5/40
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 5/40
726 + 540 is 978.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
726 = 72 × 206 × 20 = 1440120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
540 = 5 × 340 × 3 = 15120 - Add the two like fractions:
1440120 + 15120 = 1440 + 15120 = 1455120 - 1455/120 simplified gives 978
- So, 72/6 + 5/40 = 97/8
In mixed form: 1218
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