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Add 96/72 and 12/5

1st number: 1 24/72, 2nd number: 2 2/5

96/72 + 12/5 is 56/15.

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,
    96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    12/5 = 12 × 72/5 × 72 = 864/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/360 + 864/360 = 480 + 864/360 = 1344/360
  5. 1344/360 simplified gives 56/15
  6. So, 96/72 + 12/5 = 56/15
    In mixed form: 311/15

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