Add 1/15 and 30/72
1/15 + 30/72 is 29/60.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 24/15 × 24 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 150/360 = 24 + 150/360 = 174/360 - 174/360 simplified gives 29/60
- So, 1/15 + 30/72 = 29/60
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