Add 15/2 and 5/72
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 5/72
15/2 + 5/72 is 545/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
15/2 = 15 × 36/2 × 36 = 540/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Add the two like fractions:
540/72 + 5/72 = 540 + 5/72 = 545/72 - So, 15/2 + 5/72 = 545/72
In mixed form: 741/72
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