Add 15/3 and 70/72
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 70/72
15/3 + 70/72 is 215/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72 - Add the two like fractions:
360/72 + 70/72 = 360 + 70/72 = 430/72 - 430/72 simplified gives 215/36
- So, 15/3 + 70/72 = 215/36
In mixed form: 535/36
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