Add 75/5 and 2/72
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 2/72
75/5 + 2/72 is 541/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
75/5 = 75 × 72/5 × 72 = 5400/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5400/360 + 10/360 = 5400 + 10/360 = 5410/360 - 5410/360 simplified gives 541/36
- So, 75/5 + 2/72 = 541/36
In mixed form: 151/36
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