Add 56/72 and 20/27
56/72 + 20/27 is 41/27.
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,
56/72 = 56 × 3/72 × 3 = 168/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216 - Add the two like fractions:
168/216 + 160/216 = 168 + 160/216 = 328/216 - 328/216 simplified gives 41/27
- So, 56/72 + 20/27 = 41/27
In mixed form: 114/27
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