Add 36/15 and 9/72
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 9/72
36/15 + 9/72 is 101/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
36/15 = 36 × 24/15 × 24 = 864/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
864/360 + 45/360 = 864 + 45/360 = 909/360 - 909/360 simplified gives 101/40
- So, 36/15 + 9/72 = 101/40
In mixed form: 221/40
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