Add 72/18 and 7/15
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 7/15
72/18 + 7/15 is 67/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
72/18 = 72 × 5/18 × 5 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
7/15 = 7 × 6/15 × 6 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 42/90 = 360 + 42/90 = 402/90 - 402/90 simplified gives 67/15
- So, 72/18 + 7/15 = 67/15
In mixed form: 47/15
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