Add 21/15 and 24/72
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 24/72
21/15 + 24/72 is 26/15.
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,
21/15 = 21 × 24/15 × 24 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 120/360 = 504 + 120/360 = 624/360 - 624/360 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 21/15 + 24/72 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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