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Add 96/15 and 14/72

1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 14/72

96/15 + 14/72 is 1187/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    96/15 = 96 × 24/15 × 24 = 2304/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/360 + 70/360 = 2304 + 70/360 = 2374/360
  5. 2374/360 simplified gives 1187/180
  6. So, 96/15 + 14/72 = 1187/180
    In mixed form: 6107/180

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