Add 8/15 and 21/72
8/15 + 21/72 is 33/40.
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,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 105/360 = 192 + 105/360 = 297/360 - 297/360 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 8/15 + 21/72 = 33/40
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