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Add 12/27 and 49/72

12/27 + 49/72 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    12/27 = 12 × 8/27 × 8 = 96/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    49/72 = 49 × 3/72 × 3 = 147/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/216 + 147/216 = 96 + 147/216 = 243/216
  5. 243/216 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 12/27 + 49/72 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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