Add 42/15 and 72/36
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 2 0/36
42/15 + 72/36 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
42/15 = 42 × 12/15 × 12 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 360/180 = 504 + 360/180 = 864/180 - 864/180 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 42/15 + 72/36 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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