Add 15/20 and 40/72
15/20 + 40/72 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
15/20 = 15 × 18/20 × 18 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 200/360 = 270 + 200/360 = 470/360 - 470/360 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 15/20 + 40/72 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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