Add 15/8 and 6/72
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 6/72
15/8 + 6/72 is 47/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
15/8 = 15 × 9/8 × 9 = 135/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
135/72 + 6/72 = 135 + 6/72 = 141/72 - 141/72 simplified gives 47/24
- So, 15/8 + 6/72 = 47/24
In mixed form: 123/24
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