Add 20/15 and 6/72
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 6/72
20/15 + 6/72 is 17/12.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 30/360 = 480 + 30/360 = 510/360 - 510/360 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 20/15 + 6/72 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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