Add 16/72 and 2/27
16/72 + 2/27 is 8/27.
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,
16/72 = 16 × 3/72 × 3 = 48/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216 - Add the two like fractions:
48/216 + 16/216 = 48 + 16/216 = 64/216 - 64/216 simplified gives 8/27
- So, 16/72 + 2/27 = 8/27
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