Add 72/27 and 14/15
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 14/15
72/27 + 14/15 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
72/27 = 72 × 5/27 × 5 = 360/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
14/15 = 14 × 9/15 × 9 = 126/135 - Add the two like fractions:
360/135 + 126/135 = 360 + 126/135 = 486/135 - 486/135 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 72/27 + 14/15 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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