Add 1/5 and 27/72
1/5 + 27/72 is 23/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
1/5 = 1 × 72/5 × 72 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 135/360 = 72 + 135/360 = 207/360 - 207/360 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 1/5 + 27/72 = 23/40
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