Add 4/5 and 24/72
4/5 + 24/72 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
4/5 = 4 × 72/5 × 72 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 120/360 = 288 + 120/360 = 408/360 - 408/360 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 4/5 + 24/72 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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