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Add 60/15 and 16/72

1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 16/72

60/15 + 16/72 is 38/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    60/15 = 60 × 24/15 × 24 = 1440/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/360 + 80/360 = 1440 + 80/360 = 1520/360
  5. 1520/360 simplified gives 38/9
  6. So, 60/15 + 16/72 = 38/9
    In mixed form: 42/9

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