Add 14/27 and 6/72
14/27 + 6/72 is 65/108.
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,
14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
6/72 = 6 × 3/72 × 3 = 18/216 - Add the two like fractions:
112/216 + 18/216 = 112 + 18/216 = 130/216 - 130/216 simplified gives 65/108
- So, 14/27 + 6/72 = 65/108
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