Add 24/72 and 25/27
24/72 + 25/27 is 34/27.
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,
24/72 = 24 × 3/72 × 3 = 72/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
25/27 = 25 × 8/27 × 8 = 200/216 - Add the two like fractions:
72/216 + 200/216 = 72 + 200/216 = 272/216 - 272/216 simplified gives 34/27
- So, 24/72 + 25/27 = 34/27
In mixed form: 17/27
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