Add 21/72 and 5/15
21/72 + 5/15 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
5/15 = 5 × 24/15 × 24 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
105/360 + 120/360 = 105 + 120/360 = 225/360 - 225/360 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 21/72 + 5/15 = 5/8
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