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Add 27/72 and 8/14

27/72 + 8/14 is 53/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    8/14 = 8 × 36/14 × 36 = 288/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/504 + 288/504 = 189 + 288/504 = 477/504
  5. 477/504 simplified gives 53/56
  6. So, 27/72 + 8/14 = 53/56

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