Add 72/15 and 12/9
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 1 3/9
72/15 + 12/9 is 92/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
72/15 = 72 × 3/15 × 3 = 216/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45 - Add the two like fractions:
216/45 + 60/45 = 216 + 60/45 = 276/45 - 276/45 simplified gives 92/15
- So, 72/15 + 12/9 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15
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