Add 27/15 and 72/90
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 72/90
27/15 + 72/90 is 13/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
27/15 = 27 × 6/15 × 6 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
72/90 = 72 × 1/90 × 1 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 72/90 = 162 + 72/90 = 234/90 - 234/90 simplified gives 13/5
- So, 27/15 + 72/90 = 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5
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