Add 15/6 and 12/72
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 12/72
15/6 + 12/72 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
15/6 = 15 × 12/6 × 12 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 12/72 = 180 + 12/72 = 192/72 - 192/72 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 15/6 + 12/72 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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