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Add 45/15 and 6/72

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 6/72

45/15 + 6/72 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    45/15 = 45 × 24/15 × 24 = 1080/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/360 + 30/360 = 1080 + 30/360 = 1110/360
  5. 1110/360 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 45/15 + 6/72 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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