Add 15/9 and 4/72
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 4/72
15/9 + 4/72 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 4/72 = 120 + 4/72 = 124/72 - 124/72 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 15/9 + 4/72 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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