Add 27/72 and 18/27
27/72 + 18/27 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
27/72 = 27 × 3/72 × 3 = 81/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216 - Add the two like fractions:
81/216 + 144/216 = 81 + 144/216 = 225/216 - 225/216 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 27/72 + 18/27 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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