Add 45/72 and 12/15
45/72 + 12/15 is 57/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
12/15 = 12 × 24/15 × 24 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 288/360 = 225 + 288/360 = 513/360 - 513/360 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 45/72 + 12/15 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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