Add 15/25 and 3/72
15/25 + 3/72 is 77/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
15/25 = 15 × 72/25 × 72 = 1080/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
3/72 = 3 × 25/72 × 25 = 75/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1800 + 75/1800 = 1080 + 75/1800 = 1155/1800 - 1155/1800 simplified gives 77/120
- So, 15/25 + 3/72 = 77/120
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