Add 24/72 and 6/27
24/72 + 6/27 is 5/9.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216 - Add the two like fractions:
72/216 + 48/216 = 72 + 48/216 = 120/216 - 120/216 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 24/72 + 6/27 = 5/9
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