Add 4/72 and 14/27, Solve 4/72 + 14/27 as a fraction

Add 4/72 and 14/27

4/72 + 14/27 is 31/54.

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,
4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216
Add the two like fractions:
12/216 + 112/216 = 12 + 112/216 = 124/216
124/216 simplified gives 31/54
So, 4/72 + 14/27 = 31/54

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