Add 60/4 and 27/72, Solve 15 0/4 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 60/4 and 27/72

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 27/72

60/4 + 27/72 is 123/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
60/4 = 60 × 18/4 × 18 = 1080/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
Add the two like fractions:
1080/72 + 27/72 = 1080 + 27/72 = 1107/72
1107/72 simplified gives 123/8
So, 60/4 + 27/72 = 123/8
In mixed form: 153/8

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