Add 72/5 and 15/32
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 15/32
72/5 + 15/32 is 2379/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
72/5 = 72 × 32/5 × 32 = 2304/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/160 + 75/160 = 2304 + 75/160 = 2379/160 - So, 72/5 + 15/32 = 2379/160
In mixed form: 14139/160
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