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Add 5/20 and 15/72

5/20 + 15/72 is 11/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    5/20 = 5 × 18/20 × 18 = 90/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/360 + 75/360 = 90 + 75/360 = 165/360
  5. 165/360 simplified gives 11/24
  6. So, 5/20 + 15/72 = 11/24

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