Add 72/36 and 42/15
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 2 12/15
72/36 + 42/15 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
42/15 = 42 × 12/15 × 12 = 504/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 504/180 = 360 + 504/180 = 864/180 - 864/180 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 72/36 + 42/15 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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