Add 27/72 and 7/5, Solve 27/72 + 1 2/5 as a fraction

Add 27/72 and 7/5

1^st number: 27/72, 2^nd number: 1 2/5

27/72 + 7/5 is 71/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
7/5 = 7 × 72/5 × 72 = 504/360
Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 504/360 = 135 + 504/360 = 639/360
639/360 simplified gives 71/40
So, 27/72 + 7/5 = 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40

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