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Add 2/4 and 72/15

1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 4 12/15

2/4 + 72/15 is 53/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    72/15 = 72 × 4/15 × 4 = 288/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/60 + 288/60 = 30 + 288/60 = 318/60
  5. 318/60 simplified gives 53/10
  6. So, 2/4 + 72/15 = 53/10
    In mixed form: 53/10

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