Add 1/75 and 15/72
1/75 + 15/72 is 133/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
1/75 = 1 × 24/75 × 24 = 24/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
15/72 = 15 × 25/72 × 25 = 375/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
24/1800 + 375/1800 = 24 + 375/1800 = 399/1800 - 399/1800 simplified gives 133/600
- So, 1/75 + 15/72 = 133/600
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