Add 15/3 and 60/72, Solve 5 0/3 + 60/72 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 60/72

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 60/72

15/3 + 60/72 is 35/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
15/3 = 15 × 24/3 × 24 = 360/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
Add the two like fractions:
360/72 + 60/72 = 360 + 60/72 = 420/72
420/72 simplified gives 35/6
So, 15/3 + 60/72 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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