Add 27/72 and 2/84
27/72 + 2/84 is 67/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 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 84 × 6 = 504,
2/84 = 2 × 6/84 × 6 = 12/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 12/504 = 189 + 12/504 = 201/504 - 201/504 simplified gives 67/168
- So, 27/72 + 2/84 = 67/168
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