Add 15/45 and 70/72
15/45 + 70/72 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 350/360 = 120 + 350/360 = 470/360 - 470/360 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 15/45 + 70/72 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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