Add 72/12 and 7/15
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 7/15
72/12 + 7/15 is 97/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
72/12 = 72 × 5/12 × 5 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
7/15 = 7 × 4/15 × 4 = 28/60 - Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 28/60 = 360 + 28/60 = 388/60 - 388/60 simplified gives 97/15
- So, 72/12 + 7/15 = 97/15
In mixed form: 67/15
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