Add 75/40 and 70/72
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 70/72
75/40 + 70/72 is 205/72.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 350/360 = 675 + 350/360 = 1025/360 - 1025/360 simplified gives 205/72
- So, 75/40 + 70/72 = 205/72
In mixed form: 261/72
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