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Add 15/72 and 9/80

15/72 + 9/80 is 77/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    15/72 = 15 × 10/72 × 10 = 150/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    9/80 = 9 × 9/80 × 9 = 81/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/720 + 81/720 = 150 + 81/720 = 231/720
  5. 231/720 simplified gives 77/240
  6. So, 15/72 + 9/80 = 77/240

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