Add 1/27 and 12/72
1/27 + 12/72 is 11/54.
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,
1/27 = 1 × 8/27 × 8 = 8/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
12/72 = 12 × 3/72 × 3 = 36/216 - Add the two like fractions:
8/216 + 36/216 = 8 + 36/216 = 44/216 - 44/216 simplified gives 11/54
- So, 1/27 + 12/72 = 11/54
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