Add 10/72 and 16/27
10/72 + 16/27 is 79/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/72 = 10 × 3/72 × 3 = 30/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216 - Add the two like fractions:
30/216 + 128/216 = 30 + 128/216 = 158/216 - 158/216 simplified gives 79/108
- So, 10/72 + 16/27 = 79/108
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