Add 27/10 and 9/72
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 9/72
27/10 + 9/72 is 113/40.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
972/360 + 45/360 = 972 + 45/360 = 1017/360 - 1017/360 simplified gives 113/40
- So, 27/10 + 9/72 = 113/40
In mixed form: 233/40
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