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Add 15/60 and 5/72

15/60 + 5/72 is 23/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    15/60 = 15 × 6/60 × 6 = 90/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/360 + 25/360 = 90 + 25/360 = 115/360
  5. 115/360 simplified gives 23/72
  6. So, 15/60 + 5/72 = 23/72

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