Add 20/15 and 12/72
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 12/72
20/15 + 12/72 is 3/2.
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,
20/15 = 20 × 24/15 × 24 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 60/360 = 480 + 60/360 = 540/360 - 540/360 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 20/15 + 12/72 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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