Add 42/15 and 2/72
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 2/72
42/15 + 2/72 is 509/180.
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,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/360 + 10/360 = 1008 + 10/360 = 1018/360 - 1018/360 simplified gives 509/180
- So, 42/15 + 2/72 = 509/180
In mixed form: 2149/180
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