Add 2/15 and 9/72
2/15 + 9/72 is 31/120.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 45/360 = 48 + 45/360 = 93/360 - 93/360 simplified gives 31/120
- So, 2/15 + 9/72 = 31/120
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