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Add 15/5 and 20/72

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 20/72

15/5 + 20/72 is 59/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    15/5 = 15 × 72/5 × 72 = 1080/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/360 + 100/360 = 1080 + 100/360 = 1180/360
  5. 1180/360 simplified gives 59/18
  6. So, 15/5 + 20/72 = 59/18
    In mixed form: 35/18

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