Add 27/5 and 56/72
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 56/72
27/5 + 56/72 is 278/45.
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,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/360 + 280/360 = 1944 + 280/360 = 2224/360 - 2224/360 simplified gives 278/45
- So, 27/5 + 56/72 = 278/45
In mixed form: 68/45
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