Add 16/15 and 8/72
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 8/72
16/15 + 8/72 is 53/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
16/15 = 16 × 24/15 × 24 = 384/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
384/360 + 40/360 = 384 + 40/360 = 424/360 - 424/360 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 16/15 + 8/72 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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