Add 15/72 and 27/8, Solve 15/72 + 3 3/8 as a fraction

Add 15/72 and 27/8

1^st number: 15/72, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

15/72 + 27/8 is 43/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
27/8 = 27 × 9/8 × 9 = 243/72
Add the two like fractions:
15/72 + 243/72 = 15 + 243/72 = 258/72
258/72 simplified gives 43/12
So, 15/72 + 27/8 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12

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