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Add 60/72 and 10/15

60/72 + 10/15 is 3/2.

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,
    60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    10/15 = 10 × 24/15 × 24 = 240/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/360 + 240/360 = 300 + 240/360 = 540/360
  5. 540/360 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 60/72 + 10/15 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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