Add 15/72 and 9/5
1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 1 4/5
15/72 + 9/5 is 241/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
9/5 = 9 × 72/5 × 72 = 648/360 - Add the two like fractions:
75/360 + 648/360 = 75 + 648/360 = 723/360 - 723/360 simplified gives 241/120
- So, 15/72 + 9/5 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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