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Add 72/10 and 14/15

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 14/15

72/10 + 14/15 is 122/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    72/10 = 72 × 3/10 × 3 = 216/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    14/15 = 14 × 2/15 × 2 = 28/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/30 + 28/30 = 216 + 28/30 = 244/30
  5. 244/30 simplified gives 122/15
  6. So, 72/10 + 14/15 = 122/15
    In mixed form: 82/15

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