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Add 8/15 and 42/72

8/15 + 42/72 is 67/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    8/15 = 8 × 24/15 × 24 = 192/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/360 + 210/360 = 192 + 210/360 = 402/360
  5. 402/360 simplified gives 67/60
  6. So, 8/15 + 42/72 = 67/60
    In mixed form: 17/60

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