Add 2/72 and 27/32
2/72 + 27/32 is 251/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
2/72 = 2 × 4/72 × 4 = 8/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
27/32 = 27 × 9/32 × 9 = 243/288 - Add the two like fractions:
8/288 + 243/288 = 8 + 243/288 = 251/288 - So, 2/72 + 27/32 = 251/288
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