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Add 27/72 and 24/15

1st number: 27/72, 2nd number: 1 9/15

27/72 + 24/15 is 79/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 15 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    24/15 = 24 × 24/15 × 24 = 576/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/360 + 576/360 = 135 + 576/360 = 711/360
  5. 711/360 simplified gives 79/40
  6. So, 27/72 + 24/15 = 79/40
    In mixed form: 139/40

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