Add 72/15 and 49/8
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 6 1/8
72/15 + 49/8 is 437/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120 - Add the two like fractions:
576/120 + 735/120 = 576 + 735/120 = 1311/120 - 1311/120 simplified gives 437/40
- So, 72/15 + 49/8 = 437/40
In mixed form: 1037/40
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