Add 27/72 and 5/15
27/72 + 5/15 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
5/15 = 5 × 24/15 × 24 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 120/360 = 135 + 120/360 = 255/360 - 255/360 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 27/72 + 5/15 = 17/24
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