Add 8/12 and 15/72
8/12 + 15/72 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
8/12 = 8 × 6/12 × 6 = 48/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
48/72 + 15/72 = 48 + 15/72 = 63/72 - 63/72 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 8/12 + 15/72 = 7/8
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