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Add 35/15 and 3/72

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 3/72

35/15 + 3/72 is 19/8.

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,
    35/15 = 35 × 24/15 × 24 = 840/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/360 + 15/360 = 840 + 15/360 = 855/360
  5. 855/360 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 35/15 + 3/72 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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