Add 6/72 and 25/27
6/72 + 25/27 is 109/108.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 3/72 × 3 = 18/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
25/27 = 25 × 8/27 × 8 = 200/216 - Add the two like fractions:
18/216 + 200/216 = 18 + 200/216 = 218/216 - 218/216 simplified gives 109/108
- So, 6/72 + 25/27 = 109/108
In mixed form: 11/108
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