Add 27/72 and 10/45
27/72 + 10/45 is 43/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 80/360 = 135 + 80/360 = 215/360 - 215/360 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 27/72 + 10/45 = 43/72
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