Add 27/72 and 2/12
27/72 + 2/12 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
2/12 = 2 × 6/12 × 6 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 12/72 = 27 + 12/72 = 39/72 - 39/72 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 27/72 + 2/12 = 13/24
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