Add 18/21 and 27/72
18/21 + 27/72 is 69/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
18/21 = 18 × 24/21 × 24 = 432/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Add the two like fractions:
432/504 + 189/504 = 432 + 189/504 = 621/504 - 621/504 simplified gives 69/56
- So, 18/21 + 27/72 = 69/56
In mixed form: 113/56
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