Add 1/27 and 4/72
1/27 + 4/72 is 5/54.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216 - Add the two like fractions:
8/216 + 12/216 = 8 + 12/216 = 20/216 - 20/216 simplified gives 5/54
- So, 1/27 + 4/72 = 5/54
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