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Add 45/6 and 72/15

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 4 12/15

45/6 + 72/15 is 123/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    72/15 = 72 × 2/15 × 2 = 144/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/30 + 144/30 = 225 + 144/30 = 369/30
  5. 369/30 simplified gives 123/10
  6. So, 45/6 + 72/15 = 123/10
    In mixed form: 123/10

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