Add 50/72 and 9/27
50/72 + 9/27 is 37/36.
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,
50/72 = 50 × 3/72 × 3 = 150/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
9/27 = 9 × 8/27 × 8 = 72/216 - Add the two like fractions:
150/216 + 72/216 = 150 + 72/216 = 222/216 - 222/216 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 50/72 + 9/27 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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