Add 10/72 and 1/15
10/72 + 1/15 is 37/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
1/15 = 1 × 24/15 × 24 = 24/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 24/360 = 50 + 24/360 = 74/360 - 74/360 simplified gives 37/180
- So, 10/72 + 1/15 = 37/180
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