Add 8/72 and 63/15
1st number: 8/72, 2nd number: 4 3/15
8/72 + 63/15 is 194/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
63/15 = 63 × 24/15 × 24 = 1512/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 1512/360 = 40 + 1512/360 = 1552/360 - 1552/360 simplified gives 194/45
- So, 8/72 + 63/15 = 194/45
In mixed form: 414/45
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