Add 6/72 and 2/15
6/72 + 2/15 is 13/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
2/15 = 2 × 24/15 × 24 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 48/360 = 30 + 48/360 = 78/360 - 78/360 simplified gives 13/60
- So, 6/72 + 2/15 = 13/60
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