Add 14/72 and 8/27
14/72 + 8/27 is 53/108.
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,
14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216 - Add the two like fractions:
42/216 + 64/216 = 42 + 64/216 = 106/216 - 106/216 simplified gives 53/108
- So, 14/72 + 8/27 = 53/108
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