Add 7/27 and 2/72
7/27 + 2/72 is 31/108.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 8/27 × 8 = 56/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
2/72 = 2 × 3/72 × 3 = 6/216 - Add the two like fractions:
56/216 + 6/216 = 56 + 6/216 = 62/216 - 62/216 simplified gives 31/108
- So, 7/27 + 2/72 = 31/108
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