Add 27/18 and 72/5
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 14 2/5
27/18 + 72/5 is 159/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
72/5 = 72 × 18/5 × 18 = 1296/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 1296/90 = 135 + 1296/90 = 1431/90 - 1431/90 simplified gives 159/10
- So, 27/18 + 72/5 = 159/10
In mixed form: 159/10
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