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Add 16/27 and 14/72

16/27 + 14/72 is 85/108.

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,
    16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/216 + 42/216 = 128 + 42/216 = 170/216
  5. 170/216 simplified gives 85/108
  6. So, 16/27 + 14/72 = 85/108

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