Add 15/72 and 63/15
1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 4 3/15
15/72 + 63/15 is 529/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 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 15 × 24 = 360,
63/15 = 63 × 24/15 × 24 = 1512/360 - Add the two like fractions:
75/360 + 1512/360 = 75 + 1512/360 = 1587/360 - 1587/360 simplified gives 529/120
- So, 15/72 + 63/15 = 529/120
In mixed form: 449/120
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