Add 1/72 and 63/27, Solve 1/72 + 2 9/27 as a fraction

Add 1/72 and 63/27

1^st number: 1/72, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

1/72 + 63/27 is 169/72.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
1/72 = 1 × 3/72 × 3 = 3/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
63/27 = 63 × 8/27 × 8 = 504/216
Add the two like fractions:
3/216 + 504/216 = 3 + 504/216 = 507/216
507/216 simplified gives 169/72
So, 1/72 + 63/27 = 169/72
In mixed form: 225/72

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