Add 70/15 and 45/72
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 45/72
70/15 + 45/72 is 127/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
70/15 = 70 × 24/15 × 24 = 1680/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/360 + 225/360 = 1680 + 225/360 = 1905/360 - 1905/360 simplified gives 127/24
- So, 70/15 + 45/72 = 127/24
In mixed form: 57/24
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