Add 5/4 and 15/72
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 15/72
5/4 + 15/72 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
5/4 = 5 × 18/4 × 18 = 90/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
90/72 + 15/72 = 90 + 15/72 = 105/72 - 105/72 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 5/4 + 15/72 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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