Add 56/15 and 7/72
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 7/72
56/15 + 7/72 is 1379/360.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/360 + 35/360 = 1344 + 35/360 = 1379/360 - So, 56/15 + 7/72 = 1379/360
In mixed form: 3299/360
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