Add 27/72 and 16/25
27/72 + 16/25 is 203/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
27/72 = 27 × 25/72 × 25 = 675/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
16/25 = 16 × 72/25 × 72 = 1152/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1800 + 1152/1800 = 675 + 1152/1800 = 1827/1800 - 1827/1800 simplified gives 203/200
- So, 27/72 + 16/25 = 203/200
In mixed form: 13/200
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