Add 4/15 and 14/72
4/15 + 14/72 is 83/180.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 24/15 × 24 = 96/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
96/360 + 70/360 = 96 + 70/360 = 166/360 - 166/360 simplified gives 83/180
- So, 4/15 + 14/72 = 83/180
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