Add 27/72 and 2/14
27/72 + 2/14 is 29/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 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 14 × 36 = 504,
2/14 = 2 × 36/14 × 36 = 72/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 72/504 = 189 + 72/504 = 261/504 - 261/504 simplified gives 29/56
- So, 27/72 + 2/14 = 29/56
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/72+2/14 27/72+4/14 27/72+2/28 81/72+2/14 27/72+6/14 27/72+2/42 27/72+10/14 27/72+2/70 27/72+2/98