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Add 6/72 and 98/15

1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 6 8/15

6/72 + 98/15 is 397/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    98/15 = 98 × 24/15 × 24 = 2352/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/360 + 2352/360 = 30 + 2352/360 = 2382/360
  5. 2382/360 simplified gives 397/60
  6. So, 6/72 + 98/15 = 397/60
    In mixed form: 637/60

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