Add 24/27 and 7/72
24/27 + 7/72 is 71/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
24/27 = 24 × 8/27 × 8 = 192/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
7/72 = 7 × 3/72 × 3 = 21/216 - Add the two like fractions:
192/216 + 21/216 = 192 + 21/216 = 213/216 - 213/216 simplified gives 71/72
- So, 24/27 + 7/72 = 71/72
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