Add 70/15 and 54/72
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 54/72
70/15 + 54/72 is 65/12.
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,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/360 + 270/360 = 1680 + 270/360 = 1950/360 - 1950/360 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 70/15 + 54/72 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
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