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Add 4/72 and 2/27

4/72 + 2/27 is 7/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/216 + 16/216 = 12 + 16/216 = 28/216
  5. 28/216 simplified gives 7/54
  6. So, 4/72 + 2/27 = 7/54

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