Add 7/5 and 15/72, Solve 1 2/5 + 15/72 as a fraction

Add 7/5 and 15/72

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 15/72

7/5 + 15/72 is 193/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
7/5 = 7 × 72/5 × 72 = 504/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 75/360 = 504 + 75/360 = 579/360
579/360 simplified gives 193/120
So, 7/5 + 15/72 = 193/120
In mixed form: 173/120

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