Add 27/10 and 75/72
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 1 3/72
27/10 + 75/72 is 449/120.
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,
75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360 - Add the two like fractions:
972/360 + 375/360 = 972 + 375/360 = 1347/360 - 1347/360 simplified gives 449/120
- So, 27/10 + 75/72 = 449/120
In mixed form: 389/120
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