Add 15/72 and 8/20
15/72 + 8/20 is 73/120.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 18/20 × 18 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
75/360 + 144/360 = 75 + 144/360 = 219/360 - 219/360 simplified gives 73/120
- So, 15/72 + 8/20 = 73/120
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