Add 80/40 and 14/72
1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 14/72
80/40 + 14/72 is 79/36.
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,
80/40 = 80 × 9/40 × 9 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 70/360 = 720 + 70/360 = 790/360 - 790/360 simplified gives 79/36
- So, 80/40 + 14/72 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36
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