Add 24/72 and 1/5
24/72 + 1/5 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
1/5 = 1 × 72/5 × 72 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 72/360 = 120 + 72/360 = 192/360 - 192/360 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 24/72 + 1/5 = 8/15
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