Add 75/32 and 15/72
1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 15/72
75/32 + 15/72 is 245/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
75/32 = 75 × 9/32 × 9 = 675/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
15/72 = 15 × 4/72 × 4 = 60/288 - Add the two like fractions:
675/288 + 60/288 = 675 + 60/288 = 735/288 - 735/288 simplified gives 245/96
- So, 75/32 + 15/72 = 245/96
In mixed form: 253/96
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