Add 2/15 and 70/72
2/15 + 70/72 is 199/180.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 24/15 × 24 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 350/360 = 48 + 350/360 = 398/360 - 398/360 simplified gives 199/180
- So, 2/15 + 70/72 = 199/180
In mixed form: 119/180
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