Add 1/72 and 15/24
1/72 + 15/24 is 23/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
1/72 + 45/72 = 1 + 45/72 = 46/72 - 46/72 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 1/72 + 15/24 = 23/36
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