Add 72/15 and 6/27, Solve 4 12/15 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 72/15 and 6/27

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 6/27

72/15 + 6/27 is 226/45.

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,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
Add the two like fractions:
648/135 + 30/135 = 648 + 30/135 = 678/135
678/135 simplified gives 226/45
So, 72/15 + 6/27 = 226/45
In mixed form: 51/45

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