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Add 27/72 and 30/54

27/72 + 30/54 is 67/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    27/72 = 27 × 3/72 × 3 = 81/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    30/54 = 30 × 4/54 × 4 = 120/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/216 + 120/216 = 81 + 120/216 = 201/216
  5. 201/216 simplified gives 67/72
  6. So, 27/72 + 30/54 = 67/72

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