Add 2/72 and 12/27
2/72 + 12/27 is 17/36.
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,
2/72 = 2 × 3/72 × 3 = 6/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
12/27 = 12 × 8/27 × 8 = 96/216 - Add the two like fractions:
6/216 + 96/216 = 6 + 96/216 = 102/216 - 102/216 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 2/72 + 12/27 = 17/36
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