Add 42/15 and 16/72
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 16/72
42/15 + 16/72 is 136/45.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 24/15 × 24 = 1008/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/360 + 80/360 = 1008 + 80/360 = 1088/360 - 1088/360 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 42/15 + 16/72 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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