Add 27/24 and 72/45, Solve 1 3/24 + 1 27/45 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 72/45

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

27/24 + 72/45 is 109/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360
Add the two like fractions:
405/360 + 576/360 = 405 + 576/360 = 981/360
981/360 simplified gives 109/40
So, 27/24 + 72/45 = 109/40
In mixed form: 229/40

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