Add 27/10 and 45/72
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 45/72
27/10 + 45/72 is 133/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
27/10 = 27 × 36/10 × 36 = 972/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
972/360 + 225/360 = 972 + 225/360 = 1197/360 - 1197/360 simplified gives 133/40
- So, 27/10 + 45/72 = 133/40
In mixed form: 313/40
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