Add 75/72 and 40/70
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 40/70
75/72 + 40/70 is 271/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
75/72 = 75 × 35/72 × 35 = 2625/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
40/70 = 40 × 36/70 × 36 = 1440/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/2520 + 1440/2520 = 2625 + 1440/2520 = 4065/2520 - 4065/2520 simplified gives 271/168
- So, 75/72 + 40/70 = 271/168
In mixed form: 1103/168
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