Add 72/9 and 70/15
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 4 10/15
72/9 + 70/15 is 38/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
72/9 = 72 × 5/9 × 5 = 360/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
70/15 = 70 × 3/15 × 3 = 210/45 - Add the two like fractions:
360/45 + 210/45 = 360 + 210/45 = 570/45 - 570/45 simplified gives 38/3
- So, 72/9 + 70/15 = 38/3
In mixed form: 122/3
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