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
- 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,
84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 420/360 = 24 + 420/360 = 444/360 - 444/360 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 1/15 + 84/72 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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