Add 24/72 and 6/15
24/72 + 6/15 is 11/15.
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,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
6/15 = 6 × 24/15 × 24 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 144/360 = 120 + 144/360 = 264/360 - 264/360 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 24/72 + 6/15 = 11/15
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