Add 2/12 and 15/72
2/12 + 15/72 is 3/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
2/12 = 2 × 6/12 × 6 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 15/72 = 12 + 15/72 = 27/72 - 27/72 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 2/12 + 15/72 = 3/8
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