Add 15/3 and 1/72
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1/72
15/3 + 1/72 is 361/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
15/3 = 15 × 24/3 × 24 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Add the two like fractions:
360/72 + 1/72 = 360 + 1/72 = 361/72 - So, 15/3 + 1/72 = 361/72
In mixed form: 51/72
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