Add 5/27 and 8/72
5/27 + 8/72 is 8/27.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
8/72 = 8 × 3/72 × 3 = 24/216 - Add the two like fractions:
40/216 + 24/216 = 40 + 24/216 = 64/216 - 64/216 simplified gives 8/27
- So, 5/27 + 8/72 = 8/27
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