Add 27/72 and 14/28
27/72 + 14/28 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
14/28 = 14 × 18/28 × 18 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 252/504 = 189 + 252/504 = 441/504 - 441/504 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 27/72 + 14/28 = 7/8
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