Add 12/27 and 14/72
12/27 + 14/72 is 23/36.
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,
12/27 = 12 × 8/27 × 8 = 96/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216 - Add the two like fractions:
96/216 + 42/216 = 96 + 42/216 = 138/216 - 138/216 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 12/27 + 14/72 = 23/36
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