Add 72/15 and 16/24
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 16/24
72/15 + 16/24 is 82/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
72/15 = 72 × 8/15 × 8 = 576/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
576/120 + 80/120 = 576 + 80/120 = 656/120 - 656/120 simplified gives 82/15
- So, 72/15 + 16/24 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15
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