Add 3/15 and 21/72
3/15 + 21/72 is 59/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
3/15 = 3 × 24/15 × 24 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 105/360 = 72 + 105/360 = 177/360 - 177/360 simplified gives 59/120
- So, 3/15 + 21/72 = 59/120
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