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Add 15/72 and 7/15

15/72 + 7/15 is 27/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    7/15 = 7 × 24/15 × 24 = 168/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/360 + 168/360 = 75 + 168/360 = 243/360
  5. 243/360 simplified gives 27/40
  6. So, 15/72 + 7/15 = 27/40

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