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Add 1/72 and 9/27

1/72 + 9/27 is 25/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    1/72 = 1 × 3/72 × 3 = 3/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    9/27 = 9 × 8/27 × 8 = 72/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/216 + 72/216 = 3 + 72/216 = 75/216
  5. 75/216 simplified gives 25/72
  6. So, 1/72 + 9/27 = 25/72

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