Add 15/72 and 5/6
15/72 + 5/6 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 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 6 × 12 = 72,
5/6 = 5 × 12/6 × 12 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
15/72 + 60/72 = 15 + 60/72 = 75/72 - 75/72 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 15/72 + 5/6 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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