Add 9/72 and 30/15
1st number: 9/72, 2nd number: 2 0/15
9/72 + 30/15 is 17/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
30/15 = 30 × 24/15 × 24 = 720/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 720/360 = 45 + 720/360 = 765/360 - 765/360 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 9/72 + 30/15 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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