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Add 36/15 and 8/72

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 8/72

36/15 + 8/72 is 113/45.

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,
    36/15 = 36 × 24/15 × 24 = 864/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/360 + 40/360 = 864 + 40/360 = 904/360
  5. 904/360 simplified gives 113/45
  6. So, 36/15 + 8/72 = 113/45
    In mixed form: 223/45

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