Add 15/72 and 42/75
15/72 + 42/75 is 461/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
15/72 = 15 × 25/72 × 25 = 375/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
42/75 = 42 × 24/75 × 24 = 1008/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
375/1800 + 1008/1800 = 375 + 1008/1800 = 1383/1800 - 1383/1800 simplified gives 461/600
- So, 15/72 + 42/75 = 461/600
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