Add 84/15 and 16/72
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 16/72
84/15 + 16/72 is 262/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
84/15 = 84 × 24/15 × 24 = 2016/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/360 + 80/360 = 2016 + 80/360 = 2096/360 - 2096/360 simplified gives 262/45
- So, 84/15 + 16/72 = 262/45
In mixed form: 537/45
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