Add 21/72 and 20/27
21/72 + 20/27 is 223/216.
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,
21/72 = 21 × 3/72 × 3 = 63/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216 - Add the two like fractions:
63/216 + 160/216 = 63 + 160/216 = 223/216 - So, 21/72 + 20/27 = 223/216
In mixed form: 17/216
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