Add 15/2 and 2/72
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 2/72
15/2 + 2/72 is 271/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
15/2 = 15 × 36/2 × 36 = 540/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
540/72 + 2/72 = 540 + 2/72 = 542/72 - 542/72 simplified gives 271/36
- So, 15/2 + 2/72 = 271/36
In mixed form: 719/36
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