Add 15/72 and 1/5
15/72 + 1/5 is 49/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
1/5 = 1 × 72/5 × 72 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
75/360 + 72/360 = 75 + 72/360 = 147/360 - 147/360 simplified gives 49/120
- So, 15/72 + 1/5 = 49/120
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