Add 18/15 and 30/72
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 30/72
18/15 + 30/72 is 97/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
18/15 = 18 × 24/15 × 24 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 150/360 = 432 + 150/360 = 582/360 - 582/360 simplified gives 97/60
- So, 18/15 + 30/72 = 97/60
In mixed form: 137/60
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