Add 27/15 and 45/72
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 45/72
27/15 + 45/72 is 97/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
27/15 = 27 × 24/15 × 24 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 225/360 = 648 + 225/360 = 873/360 - 873/360 simplified gives 97/40
- So, 27/15 + 45/72 = 97/40
In mixed form: 217/40
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