Add 8/15 and 12/72
8/15 + 12/72 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
8/15 = 8 × 24/15 × 24 = 192/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 60/360 = 192 + 60/360 = 252/360 - 252/360 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 8/15 + 12/72 = 7/10
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