Add 27/18 and 72/7
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 10 2/7
27/18 + 72/7 is 165/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
27/18 = 27 × 7/18 × 7 = 189/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
72/7 = 72 × 18/7 × 18 = 1296/126 - Add the two like fractions:
189/126 + 1296/126 = 189 + 1296/126 = 1485/126 - 1485/126 simplified gives 165/14
- So, 27/18 + 72/7 = 165/14
In mixed form: 1111/14
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