Add 2/15 and 15/72
2/15 + 15/72 is 41/120.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 24/15 × 24 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 75/360 = 48 + 75/360 = 123/360 - 123/360 simplified gives 41/120
- So, 2/15 + 15/72 = 41/120
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