Add 72/32 and 40/27
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 1 13/27
72/32 + 40/27 is 403/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
72/32 = 72 × 27/32 × 27 = 1944/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
40/27 = 40 × 32/27 × 32 = 1280/864 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/864 + 1280/864 = 1944 + 1280/864 = 3224/864 - 3224/864 simplified gives 403/108
- So, 72/32 + 40/27 = 403/108
In mixed form: 379/108
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