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Add 2/15 and 70/72

2/15 + 70/72 is 199/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    2/15 = 2 × 24/15 × 24 = 48/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/360 + 350/360 = 48 + 350/360 = 398/360
  5. 398/360 simplified gives 199/180
  6. So, 2/15 + 70/72 = 199/180
    In mixed form: 119/180

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