Add 6/27 and 20/72
6/27 + 20/72 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
20/72 = 20 × 3/72 × 3 = 60/216 - Add the two like fractions:
48/216 + 60/216 = 48 + 60/216 = 108/216 - 108/216 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/27 + 20/72 = 1/2
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