Add 16/72 and 6/15
16/72 + 6/15 is 28/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
6/15 = 6 × 24/15 × 24 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 144/360 = 80 + 144/360 = 224/360 - 224/360 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 16/72 + 6/15 = 28/45
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