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Add 72/80 and 15/27

72/80 + 15/27 is 131/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    72/80 = 72 × 27/80 × 27 = 1944/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    15/27 = 15 × 80/27 × 80 = 1200/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/2160 + 1200/2160 = 1944 + 1200/2160 = 3144/2160
  5. 3144/2160 simplified gives 131/90
  6. So, 72/80 + 15/27 = 131/90
    In mixed form: 141/90

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