Add 15/72 and 16/30
15/72 + 16/30 is 89/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 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 30 × 12 = 360,
16/30 = 16 × 12/30 × 12 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
75/360 + 192/360 = 75 + 192/360 = 267/360 - 267/360 simplified gives 89/120
- So, 15/72 + 16/30 = 89/120
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