Add 75/40 and 5/72
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 5/72
75/40 + 5/72 is 35/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 25/360 = 675 + 25/360 = 700/360 - 700/360 simplified gives 35/18
- So, 75/40 + 5/72 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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