Add 15/9 and 70/72
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 70/72
15/9 + 70/72 is 95/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72 - Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 70/72 = 120 + 70/72 = 190/72 - 190/72 simplified gives 95/36
- So, 15/9 + 70/72 = 95/36
In mixed form: 223/36
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