Add 72/8 and 9/40
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 9/40
72/8 + 9/40 is 369/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
72/8 = 72 × 5/8 × 5 = 360/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
9/40 = 9 × 1/40 × 1 = 9/40 - Add the two like fractions:
360/40 + 9/40 = 360 + 9/40 = 369/40 - So, 72/8 + 9/40 = 369/40
In mixed form: 99/40
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