Add 72/40 and 7/27, Solve 1 32/40 + 7/27 as a fraction

Add 72/40 and 7/27

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 7/27

72/40 + 7/27 is 278/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
72/40 = 72 × 27/40 × 27 = 1944/1080
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
7/27 = 7 × 40/27 × 40 = 280/1080
Add the two like fractions:
1944/1080 + 280/1080 = 1944 + 280/1080 = 2224/1080
2224/1080 simplified gives 278/135
So, 72/40 + 7/27 = 278/135
In mixed form: 28/135

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