Add 3/72 and 18/27
3/72 + 18/27 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
3/72 = 3 × 3/72 × 3 = 9/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216 - Add the two like fractions:
9/216 + 144/216 = 9 + 144/216 = 153/216 - 153/216 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 3/72 + 18/27 = 17/24
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