Add 72/2 and 14/15, Solve 36 0/2 + 14/15 as a fraction

Add 72/2 and 14/15

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/15

72/2 + 14/15 is 554/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
72/2 = 72 × 15/2 × 15 = 1080/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
14/15 = 14 × 2/15 × 2 = 28/30
Add the two like fractions:
1080/30 + 28/30 = 1080 + 28/30 = 1108/30
1108/30 simplified gives 554/15
So, 72/2 + 14/15 = 554/15
In mixed form: 3614/15

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