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Add 27/5 and 42/72

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 42/72

27/5 + 42/72 is 359/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    27/5 = 27 × 72/5 × 72 = 1944/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/360 + 210/360 = 1944 + 210/360 = 2154/360
  5. 2154/360 simplified gives 359/60
  6. So, 27/5 + 42/72 = 359/60
    In mixed form: 559/60

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