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Add 56/72 and 18/27

56/72 + 18/27 is 13/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    56/72 = 56 × 3/72 × 3 = 168/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/216 + 144/216 = 168 + 144/216 = 312/216
  5. 312/216 simplified gives 13/9
  6. So, 56/72 + 18/27 = 13/9
    In mixed form: 14/9

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