Add 72/15 and 20/45
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 20/45
72/15 + 20/45 is 236/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
72/15 = 72 × 3/15 × 3 = 216/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45 - Add the two like fractions:
216/45 + 20/45 = 216 + 20/45 = 236/45 - So, 72/15 + 20/45 = 236/45
In mixed form: 511/45
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