Add 9/72 and 27/5, Solve 9/72 + 5 2/5 as a fraction

Add 9/72 and 27/5

1^st number: 9/72, 2^nd number: 5 2/5

9/72 + 27/5 is 221/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
27/5 = 27 × 72/5 × 72 = 1944/360
Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 1944/360 = 45 + 1944/360 = 1989/360
1989/360 simplified gives 221/40
So, 9/72 + 27/5 = 221/40
In mixed form: 521/40

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