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Add 32/15 and 10/72

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 10/72

32/15 + 10/72 is 409/180.

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,
    32/15 = 32 × 24/15 × 24 = 768/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/360 + 50/360 = 768 + 50/360 = 818/360
  5. 818/360 simplified gives 409/180
  6. So, 32/15 + 10/72 = 409/180
    In mixed form: 249/180

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