Add 80/40 and 20/72
1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 20/72
80/40 + 20/72 is 41/18.
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,
80/40 = 80 × 9/40 × 9 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 100/360 = 720 + 100/360 = 820/360 - 820/360 simplified gives 41/18
- So, 80/40 + 20/72 = 41/18
In mixed form: 25/18
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