Add 9/6 and 72/40
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1 32/40
9/6 + 72/40 is 33/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
9/6 = 9 × 20/6 × 20 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120 - Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 216/120 = 180 + 216/120 = 396/120 - 396/120 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 9/6 + 72/40 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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