Add 72/15 and 12/27
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 12/27
72/15 + 12/27 is 236/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
72/15 = 72 × 9/15 × 9 = 648/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Add the two like fractions:
648/135 + 60/135 = 648 + 60/135 = 708/135 - 708/135 simplified gives 236/45
- So, 72/15 + 12/27 = 236/45
In mixed form: 511/45
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