Add 27/72 and 14/7
1st number: 27/72, 2nd number: 2 0/7
27/72 + 14/7 is 19/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 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 7 × 72 = 504,
14/7 = 14 × 72/7 × 72 = 1008/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 1008/504 = 189 + 1008/504 = 1197/504 - 1197/504 simplified gives 19/8
- So, 27/72 + 14/7 = 19/8
In mixed form: 23/8
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