Add 72/24 and 2/15
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 2/15
72/24 + 2/15 is 47/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 16/120 = 360 + 16/120 = 376/120 - 376/120 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 72/24 + 2/15 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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