Add 5/15 and 3/72
5/15 + 3/72 is 3/8.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 24/15 × 24 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 15/360 = 120 + 15/360 = 135/360 - 135/360 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 5/15 + 3/72 = 3/8
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