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Add 1/15 and 84/72

1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 1 12/72

1/15 + 84/72 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    1/15 = 1 × 24/15 × 24 = 24/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/360 + 420/360 = 24 + 420/360 = 444/360
  5. 444/360 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 1/15 + 84/72 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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