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Add 15/72 and 10/24

15/72 + 10/24 is 5/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/72 + 30/72 = 15 + 30/72 = 45/72
  5. 45/72 simplified gives 5/8
  6. So, 15/72 + 10/24 = 5/8

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