Add 30/72 and 5/27
30/72 + 5/27 is 65/108.
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,
30/72 = 30 × 3/72 × 3 = 90/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216 - Add the two like fractions:
90/216 + 40/216 = 90 + 40/216 = 130/216 - 130/216 simplified gives 65/108
- So, 30/72 + 5/27 = 65/108
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