Add 72/15 and 6/24
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 6/24
72/15 + 6/24 is 101/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
72/15 = 72 × 8/15 × 8 = 576/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
576/120 + 30/120 = 576 + 30/120 = 606/120 - 606/120 simplified gives 101/20
- So, 72/15 + 6/24 = 101/20
In mixed form: 51/20
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