Add 56/15 and 3/72
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 3/72
56/15 + 3/72 is 151/40.
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,
56/15 = 56 × 24/15 × 24 = 1344/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/360 + 15/360 = 1344 + 15/360 = 1359/360 - 1359/360 simplified gives 151/40
- So, 56/15 + 3/72 = 151/40
In mixed form: 331/40
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