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Add 6/72 and 25/27

6/72 + 25/27 is 109/108.

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,
    6/72 = 6 × 3/72 × 3 = 18/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    25/27 = 25 × 8/27 × 8 = 200/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/216 + 200/216 = 18 + 200/216 = 218/216
  5. 218/216 simplified gives 109/108
  6. So, 6/72 + 25/27 = 109/108
    In mixed form: 11/108

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