Add 15/4 and 12/72
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 12/72
15/4 + 12/72 is 47/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
15/4 = 15 × 18/4 × 18 = 270/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
270/72 + 12/72 = 270 + 12/72 = 282/72 - 282/72 simplified gives 47/12
- So, 15/4 + 12/72 = 47/12
In mixed form: 311/12
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