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Add 48/15 and 7/72

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 7/72

48/15 + 7/72 is 1187/360.

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,
    48/15 = 48 × 24/15 × 24 = 1152/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/360 + 35/360 = 1152 + 35/360 = 1187/360
  5. So, 48/15 + 7/72 = 1187/360
    In mixed form: 3107/360

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