Add 15/72 and 40/27
1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 1 13/27
15/72 + 40/27 is 365/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
15/72 = 15 × 3/72 × 3 = 45/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
40/27 = 40 × 8/27 × 8 = 320/216 - Add the two like fractions:
45/216 + 320/216 = 45 + 320/216 = 365/216 - So, 15/72 + 40/27 = 365/216
In mixed form: 1149/216
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