Add 6/15 and 3/72
6/15 + 3/72 is 53/120.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 24/15 × 24 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 15/360 = 144 + 15/360 = 159/360 - 159/360 simplified gives 53/120
- So, 6/15 + 3/72 = 53/120
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/15+3/72 6/15+6/72 6/30+3/72 18/15+3/72 6/15+9/72 6/45+3/72 30/15+3/72 6/15+15/72 6/75+3/72 42/15+3/72 6/15+21/72