Add 5/27 and 4/72
5/27 + 4/72 is 13/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216 - Add the two like fractions:
40/216 + 12/216 = 40 + 12/216 = 52/216 - 52/216 simplified gives 13/54
- So, 5/27 + 4/72 = 13/54
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