Add 6/72 and 1/20
6/72 + 1/20 is 2/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
1/20 = 1 × 18/20 × 18 = 18/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 18/360 = 30 + 18/360 = 48/360 - 48/360 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 6/72 + 1/20 = 2/15
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