Add 42/15 and 56/72
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 56/72
42/15 + 56/72 is 161/45.
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,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/360 + 280/360 = 1008 + 280/360 = 1288/360 - 1288/360 simplified gives 161/45
- So, 42/15 + 56/72 = 161/45
In mixed form: 326/45
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