Add 72/15 and 35/75
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 35/75
72/15 + 35/75 is 79/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
72/15 = 72 × 5/15 × 5 = 360/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
35/75 = 35 × 1/75 × 1 = 35/75 - Add the two like fractions:
360/75 + 35/75 = 360 + 35/75 = 395/75 - 395/75 simplified gives 79/15
- So, 72/15 + 35/75 = 79/15
In mixed form: 54/15
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