Add 18/72 and 2/15
18/72 + 2/15 is 23/60.
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,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
2/15 = 2 × 24/15 × 24 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 48/360 = 90 + 48/360 = 138/360 - 138/360 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 18/72 + 2/15 = 23/60
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