Add 72/80 and 6/15
72/80 + 6/15 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
6/15 = 6 × 16/15 × 16 = 96/240 - Add the two like fractions:
216/240 + 96/240 = 216 + 96/240 = 312/240 - 312/240 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 72/80 + 6/15 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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