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Add 15/72 and 40/30

1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 1 10/30

15/72 + 40/30 is 37/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    40/30 = 40 × 12/30 × 12 = 480/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/360 + 480/360 = 75 + 480/360 = 555/360
  5. 555/360 simplified gives 37/24
  6. So, 15/72 + 40/30 = 37/24
    In mixed form: 113/24

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