Add 5/15 and 7/72
5/15 + 7/72 is 31/72.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 35/360 = 120 + 35/360 = 155/360 - 155/360 simplified gives 31/72
- So, 5/15 + 7/72 = 31/72
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