Add 15/72 and 72/20
1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 3 12/20
15/72 + 72/20 is 457/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 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 20 × 18 = 360,
72/20 = 72 × 18/20 × 18 = 1296/360 - Add the two like fractions:
75/360 + 1296/360 = 75 + 1296/360 = 1371/360 - 1371/360 simplified gives 457/120
- So, 15/72 + 72/20 = 457/120
In mixed form: 397/120
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