Add 15/80 and 42/72
15/80 + 42/72 is 37/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 72 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
15/80 = 15 × 9/80 × 9 = 135/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
42/72 = 42 × 10/72 × 10 = 420/720 - Add the two like fractions:
135/720 + 420/720 = 135 + 420/720 = 555/720 - 555/720 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 15/80 + 42/72 = 37/48
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