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Add 24/72 and 1/15

24/72 + 1/15 is 2/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    1/15 = 1 × 24/15 × 24 = 24/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/360 + 24/360 = 120 + 24/360 = 144/360
  5. 144/360 simplified gives 2/5
  6. So, 24/72 + 1/15 = 2/5

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