Add 14/72 and 49/27, Solve 14/72 + 1 22/27 as a fraction

Add 14/72 and 49/27

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

14/72 + 49/27 is 217/108.

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,
14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
49/27 = 49 × 8/27 × 8 = 392/216
Add the two like fractions:
42/216 + 392/216 = 42 + 392/216 = 434/216
434/216 simplified gives 217/108
So, 14/72 + 49/27 = 217/108
In mixed form: 21/108

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