Add 3/12 and 15/72
3/12 + 15/72 is 11/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
3/12 = 3 × 6/12 × 6 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
18/72 + 15/72 = 18 + 15/72 = 33/72 - 33/72 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 3/12 + 15/72 = 11/24
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