Add 2/72 and 42/27
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 15/27
2/72 + 42/27 is 19/12.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 8/27 × 8 = 336/216 - Add the two like fractions:
6/216 + 336/216 = 6 + 336/216 = 342/216 - 342/216 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 2/72 + 42/27 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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