Add 27/72 and 27/35, Solve 27/72 + 27/35 as a fraction

Add 27/72 and 27/35

27/72 + 27/35 is 321/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
27/72 = 27 × 35/72 × 35 = 945/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
27/35 = 27 × 72/35 × 72 = 1944/2520
Add the two like fractions:
945/2520 + 1944/2520 = 945 + 1944/2520 = 2889/2520
2889/2520 simplified gives 321/280
So, 27/72 + 27/35 = 321/280
In mixed form: 141/280

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