Add 6/72 and 27/20
1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 1 7/20
6/72 + 27/20 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
27/20 = 27 × 18/20 × 18 = 486/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 486/360 = 30 + 486/360 = 516/360 - 516/360 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 6/72 + 27/20 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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