Add 27/12 and 72/5, Solve 2 3/12 + 14 2/5 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 72/5

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

27/12 + 72/5 is 333/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
72/5 = 72 × 12/5 × 12 = 864/60
Add the two like fractions:
135/60 + 864/60 = 135 + 864/60 = 999/60
999/60 simplified gives 333/20
So, 27/12 + 72/5 = 333/20
In mixed form: 1613/20

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