Add 27/72 and 8/49, Solve 27/72 + 8/49 as a fraction

Add 27/72 and 8/49

27/72 + 8/49 is 211/392.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
27/72 = 27 × 49/72 × 49 = 1323/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
8/49 = 8 × 72/49 × 72 = 576/3528
Add the two like fractions:
1323/3528 + 576/3528 = 1323 + 576/3528 = 1899/3528
1899/3528 simplified gives 211/392
So, 27/72 + 8/49 = 211/392

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