Add 27/72 and 3/6
27/72 + 3/6 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 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 6 × 12 = 72,
3/6 = 3 × 12/6 × 12 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 36/72 = 27 + 36/72 = 63/72 - 63/72 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 27/72 + 3/6 = 7/8
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