Add 14/72 and 27/15, Solve 14/72 + 1 12/15 as a fraction

Add 14/72 and 27/15

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 1 12/15

14/72 + 27/15 is 359/180.

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,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
27/15 = 27 × 24/15 × 24 = 648/360
Add the two like fractions:
70/360 + 648/360 = 70 + 648/360 = 718/360
718/360 simplified gives 359/180
So, 14/72 + 27/15 = 359/180
In mixed form: 1179/180

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