Add 42/10 and 15/72
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 15/72
42/10 + 15/72 is 529/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
42/10 = 42 × 36/10 × 36 = 1512/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/360 + 75/360 = 1512 + 75/360 = 1587/360 - 1587/360 simplified gives 529/120
- So, 42/10 + 15/72 = 529/120
In mixed form: 449/120
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