Add 72/5 and 1/27
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 1/27
72/5 + 1/27 is 1949/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
72/5 = 72 × 27/5 × 27 = 1944/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/135 + 5/135 = 1944 + 5/135 = 1949/135 - So, 72/5 + 1/27 = 1949/135
In mixed form: 1459/135
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