Add 14/72 and 9/27
14/72 + 9/27 is 19/36.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 8/27 × 8 = 72/216 - Add the two like fractions:
42/216 + 72/216 = 42 + 72/216 = 114/216 - 114/216 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 14/72 + 9/27 = 19/36
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