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Add 72/9 and 49/40

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 1 9/40

72/9 + 49/40 is 369/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    72/9 = 72 × 40/9 × 40 = 2880/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/360 + 441/360 = 2880 + 441/360 = 3321/360
  5. 3321/360 simplified gives 369/40
  6. So, 72/9 + 49/40 = 369/40
    In mixed form: 99/40

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