Add 27/72 and 4/14, Solve 27/72 + 4/14 as a fraction

Add 27/72 and 4/14

27/72 + 4/14 is 37/56.

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,
4/14 = 4 × 36/14 × 36 = 144/504
Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 144/504 = 189 + 144/504 = 333/504
333/504 simplified gives 37/56
So, 27/72 + 4/14 = 37/56

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