Add 6/72 and 8/15
6/72 + 8/15 is 37/60.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 24/15 × 24 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 192/360 = 30 + 192/360 = 222/360 - 222/360 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 6/72 + 8/15 = 37/60
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