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Add 7/15 and 56/72

7/15 + 56/72 is 56/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    7/15 = 7 × 24/15 × 24 = 168/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/360 + 280/360 = 168 + 280/360 = 448/360
  5. 448/360 simplified gives 56/45
  6. So, 7/15 + 56/72 = 56/45
    In mixed form: 111/45

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