Add 12/72 and 15/5
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 3 0/5
12/72 + 15/5 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
15/5 = 15 × 72/5 × 72 = 1080/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 1080/360 = 60 + 1080/360 = 1140/360 - 1140/360 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 12/72 + 15/5 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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