Add 27/12 and 14/72
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 14/72
27/12 + 14/72 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
27/12 = 27 × 6/12 × 6 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 14/72 = 162 + 14/72 = 176/72 - 176/72 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 27/12 + 14/72 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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