Add 4/27 and 56/72
4/27 + 56/72 is 25/27.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 8/27 × 8 = 32/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
56/72 = 56 × 3/72 × 3 = 168/216 - Add the two like fractions:
32/216 + 168/216 = 32 + 168/216 = 200/216 - 200/216 simplified gives 25/27
- So, 4/27 + 56/72 = 25/27
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