Add 72/8 and 15/42
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 15/42
72/8 + 15/42 is 131/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
72/8 = 72 × 21/8 × 21 = 1512/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
15/42 = 15 × 4/42 × 4 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/168 + 60/168 = 1512 + 60/168 = 1572/168 - 1572/168 simplified gives 131/14
- So, 72/8 + 15/42 = 131/14
In mixed form: 95/14
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