Add 15/24 and 40/72
15/24 + 40/72 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
40/72 = 40 × 1/72 × 1 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
45/72 + 40/72 = 45 + 40/72 = 85/72 - So, 15/24 + 40/72 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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