Add 27/45 and 27/72
27/45 + 27/72 is 39/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
27/45 = 27 × 8/45 × 8 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 135/360 = 216 + 135/360 = 351/360 - 351/360 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 27/45 + 27/72 = 39/40
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