Add 42/72 and 21/27
42/72 + 21/27 is 49/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/72 = 42 × 3/72 × 3 = 126/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
21/27 = 21 × 8/27 × 8 = 168/216 - Add the two like fractions:
126/216 + 168/216 = 126 + 168/216 = 294/216 - 294/216 simplified gives 49/36
- So, 42/72 + 21/27 = 49/36
In mixed form: 113/36
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