Add 72/15 and 2/18
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 2/18
72/15 + 2/18 is 221/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
72/15 = 72 × 6/15 × 6 = 432/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
432/90 + 10/90 = 432 + 10/90 = 442/90 - 442/90 simplified gives 221/45
- So, 72/15 + 2/18 = 221/45
In mixed form: 441/45
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