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Add 6/72 and 1/15

6/72 + 1/15 is 3/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    1/15 = 1 × 24/15 × 24 = 24/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/360 + 24/360 = 30 + 24/360 = 54/360
  5. 54/360 simplified gives 3/20
  6. So, 6/72 + 1/15 = 3/20

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