Add 5/72 and 24/27
5/72 + 24/27 is 23/24.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 3/72 × 3 = 15/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
24/27 = 24 × 8/27 × 8 = 192/216 - Add the two like fractions:
15/216 + 192/216 = 15 + 192/216 = 207/216 - 207/216 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 5/72 + 24/27 = 23/24
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