Add 15/5 and 5/72
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 5/72
15/5 + 5/72 is 221/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
15/5 = 15 × 72/5 × 72 = 1080/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/360 + 25/360 = 1080 + 25/360 = 1105/360 - 1105/360 simplified gives 221/72
- So, 15/5 + 5/72 = 221/72
In mixed form: 35/72
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