Add 10/5 and 15/72
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 15/72
10/5 + 15/72 is 53/24.
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,
10/5 = 10 × 72/5 × 72 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 75/360 = 720 + 75/360 = 795/360 - 795/360 simplified gives 53/24
- So, 10/5 + 15/72 = 53/24
In mixed form: 25/24
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