Add 56/15 and 42/72
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 42/72
56/15 + 42/72 is 259/60.
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,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/360 + 210/360 = 1344 + 210/360 = 1554/360 - 1554/360 simplified gives 259/60
- So, 56/15 + 42/72 = 259/60
In mixed form: 419/60
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