Add 2/72 and 40/15
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 2 10/15
2/72 + 40/15 is 97/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
40/15 = 40 × 24/15 × 24 = 960/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 960/360 = 10 + 960/360 = 970/360 - 970/360 simplified gives 97/36
- So, 2/72 + 40/15 = 97/36
In mixed form: 225/36
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