Add 72/15 and 1/72
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 1/72
72/15 + 1/72 is 1733/360.
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,
72/15 = 72 × 24/15 × 24 = 1728/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/360 + 5/360 = 1728 + 5/360 = 1733/360 - So, 72/15 + 1/72 = 1733/360
In mixed form: 4293/360
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