Add 15/72 and 8/40
15/72 + 8/40 is 49/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 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 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
75/360 + 72/360 = 75 + 72/360 = 147/360 - 147/360 simplified gives 49/120
- So, 15/72 + 8/40 = 49/120
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