Add 4/7 and 27/72
4/7 + 27/72 is 53/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
4/7 = 4 × 72/7 × 72 = 288/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Add the two like fractions:
288/504 + 189/504 = 288 + 189/504 = 477/504 - 477/504 simplified gives 53/56
- So, 4/7 + 27/72 = 53/56
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