Add 15/72 and 3/24
15/72 + 3/24 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Add the two like fractions:
15/72 + 9/72 = 15 + 9/72 = 24/72 - 24/72 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 15/72 + 3/24 = 1/3
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