Add 15/72 and 40/10
1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 4 0/10
15/72 + 40/10 is 101/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
40/10 = 40 × 36/10 × 36 = 1440/360 - Add the two like fractions:
75/360 + 1440/360 = 75 + 1440/360 = 1515/360 - 1515/360 simplified gives 101/24
- So, 15/72 + 40/10 = 101/24
In mixed form: 45/24
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