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Add 96/72 and 6/5

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

96/72 + 6/5 is 38/15.

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,
    6/5 = 6 × 72/5 × 72 = 432/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/360 + 432/360 = 480 + 432/360 = 912/360
  5. 912/360 simplified gives 38/15
  6. So, 96/72 + 6/5 = 38/15
    In mixed form: 28/15

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