Add 15/72 and 72/30
1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 2 12/30
15/72 + 72/30 is 313/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
72/30 = 72 × 12/30 × 12 = 864/360 - Add the two fractions:
75/360 + 864/360 = 75 + 864/360 = 939/360 - 939/360 simplified gives 313/120
- So, 15/72 + 72/30 = 313/120
In mixed form: 273/120
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