Add 5/15 and 56/72
5/15 + 56/72 is 10/9.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 24/15 × 24 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 280/360 = 120 + 280/360 = 400/360 - 400/360 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 5/15 + 56/72 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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