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Add 9/72 and 15/5

1st number: 9/72, 2nd number: 3 0/5

9/72 + 15/5 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    15/5 = 15 × 72/5 × 72 = 1080/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/360 + 1080/360 = 45 + 1080/360 = 1125/360
  5. 1125/360 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 9/72 + 15/5 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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