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Add 10/72 and 16/15

1st number: 10/72, 2nd number: 1 1/15

10/72 + 16/15 is 217/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 15 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    16/15 = 16 × 24/15 × 24 = 384/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/360 + 384/360 = 50 + 384/360 = 434/360
  5. 434/360 simplified gives 217/180
  6. So, 10/72 + 16/15 = 217/180
    In mixed form: 137/180

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