Add 5/72 and 63/27
1st number: 5/72, 2nd number: 2 9/27
5/72 + 63/27 is 173/72.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 8/27 × 8 = 504/216 - Add the two like fractions:
15/216 + 504/216 = 15 + 504/216 = 519/216 - 519/216 simplified gives 173/72
- So, 5/72 + 63/27 = 173/72
In mixed form: 229/72
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