Add 72/90 and 27/40
72/90 + 27/40 is 59/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
72/90 = 72 × 4/90 × 4 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 243/360 = 288 + 243/360 = 531/360 - 531/360 simplified gives 59/40
- So, 72/90 + 27/40 = 59/40
In mixed form: 119/40
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