Add 4/8 and 15/72
4/8 + 15/72 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
36/72 + 15/72 = 36 + 15/72 = 51/72 - 51/72 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 4/8 + 15/72 = 17/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/8+30/72 4/16+15/72 12/8+15/72 4/8+45/72 4/24+15/72 20/8+15/72 4/8+75/72 4/40+15/72 28/8+15/72 4/56+15/72