Add 36/27 and 14/72
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 14/72
36/27 + 14/72 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
36/27 = 36 × 8/27 × 8 = 288/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216 - Add the two like fractions:
288/216 + 42/216 = 288 + 42/216 = 330/216 - 330/216 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 36/27 + 14/72 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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