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Add 72/2 and 15/42

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 15/42

72/2 + 15/42 is 509/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    72/2 = 72 × 21/2 × 21 = 1512/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/42 + 15/42 = 1512 + 15/42 = 1527/42
  5. 1527/42 simplified gives 509/14
  6. So, 72/2 + 15/42 = 509/14
    In mixed form: 365/14

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