Add 9/35 and 72/40, Solve 9/35 + 1 32/40 as a fraction

Add 9/35 and 72/40

1^st number: 9/35, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

9/35 + 72/40 is 72/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280
Add the two like fractions:
72/280 + 504/280 = 72 + 504/280 = 576/280
576/280 simplified gives 72/35
So, 9/35 + 72/40 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35

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