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Add 72/15 and 3/60

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 3/60

72/15 + 3/60 is 97/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    72/15 = 72 × 4/15 × 4 = 288/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/60 + 3/60 = 288 + 3/60 = 291/60
  5. 291/60 simplified gives 97/20
  6. So, 72/15 + 3/60 = 97/20
    In mixed form: 417/20

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