Add 72/27 and 3/15
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 3/15
72/27 + 3/15 is 43/15.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 9/15 × 9 = 27/135 - Add the two like fractions:
360/135 + 27/135 = 360 + 27/135 = 387/135 - 387/135 simplified gives 43/15
- So, 72/27 + 3/15 = 43/15
In mixed form: 213/15
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