Add 27/5 and 2/72
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 2/72
27/5 + 2/72 is 977/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
27/5 = 27 × 72/5 × 72 = 1944/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/360 + 10/360 = 1944 + 10/360 = 1954/360 - 1954/360 simplified gives 977/180
- So, 27/5 + 2/72 = 977/180
In mixed form: 577/180
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