Add 27/72 and 16/21
27/72 + 16/21 is 191/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 21 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 21 × 24 = 504,
16/21 = 16 × 24/21 × 24 = 384/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 384/504 = 189 + 384/504 = 573/504 - 573/504 simplified gives 191/168
- So, 27/72 + 16/21 = 191/168
In mixed form: 123/168
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