Add 72/15 and 9/36
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 9/36
72/15 + 9/36 is 101/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
72/15 = 72 × 12/15 × 12 = 864/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
864/180 + 45/180 = 864 + 45/180 = 909/180 - 909/180 simplified gives 101/20
- So, 72/15 + 9/36 = 101/20
In mixed form: 51/20
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