Add 96/15 and 42/72
1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 42/72
96/15 + 42/72 is 419/60.
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,
96/15 = 96 × 24/15 × 24 = 2304/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/360 + 210/360 = 2304 + 210/360 = 2514/360 - 2514/360 simplified gives 419/60
- So, 96/15 + 42/72 = 419/60
In mixed form: 659/60
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