Add 6/72 and 42/15
1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 2 12/15
6/72 + 42/15 is 173/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
42/15 = 42 × 24/15 × 24 = 1008/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 1008/360 = 30 + 1008/360 = 1038/360 - 1038/360 simplified gives 173/60
- So, 6/72 + 42/15 = 173/60
In mixed form: 253/60
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