Add 27/72 and 40/30, Solve 27/72 + 1 10/30 as a fraction

Add 27/72 and 40/30

1^st number: 27/72, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

27/72 + 40/30 is 41/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 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 30 × 12 = 360,
40/30 = 40 × 12/30 × 12 = 480/360
Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 480/360 = 135 + 480/360 = 615/360
615/360 simplified gives 41/24
So, 27/72 + 40/30 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24

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