Add 9/72 and 7/15
9/72 + 7/15 is 71/120.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 24/15 × 24 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 168/360 = 45 + 168/360 = 213/360 - 213/360 simplified gives 71/120
- So, 9/72 + 7/15 = 71/120
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