Add 63/27 and 4/72
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 4/72
63/27 + 4/72 is 43/18.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 8/27 × 8 = 504/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216 - Add the two like fractions:
504/216 + 12/216 = 504 + 12/216 = 516/216 - 516/216 simplified gives 43/18
- So, 63/27 + 4/72 = 43/18
In mixed form: 27/18
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