Add 27/5 and 6/72
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 6/72
27/5 + 6/72 is 329/60.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/360 + 30/360 = 1944 + 30/360 = 1974/360 - 1974/360 simplified gives 329/60
- So, 27/5 + 6/72 = 329/60
In mixed form: 529/60
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