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Add 49/15 and 5/72

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 5/72

49/15 + 5/72 is 1201/360.

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,
    49/15 = 49 × 24/15 × 24 = 1176/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/360 + 25/360 = 1176 + 25/360 = 1201/360
  5. So, 49/15 + 5/72 = 1201/360
    In mixed form: 3121/360

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