Add 9/5 and 15/72
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 15/72
9/5 + 15/72 is 241/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
9/5 = 9 × 72/5 × 72 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 75/360 = 648 + 75/360 = 723/360 - 723/360 simplified gives 241/120
- So, 9/5 + 15/72 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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