Add 36/7 and 27/72, Solve 5 1/7 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 36/7 and 27/72

1^st number: 5 1/7, 2^nd number: 27/72

36/7 + 27/72 is 309/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
36/7 = 36 × 72/7 × 72 = 2592/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
Add the two like fractions:
2592/504 + 189/504 = 2592 + 189/504 = 2781/504
2781/504 simplified gives 309/56
So, 36/7 + 27/72 = 309/56
In mixed form: 529/56

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