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Add 7/27 and 4/72

7/27 + 4/72 is 17/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    7/27 = 7 × 8/27 × 8 = 56/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/216 + 12/216 = 56 + 12/216 = 68/216
  5. 68/216 simplified gives 17/54
  6. So, 7/27 + 4/72 = 17/54

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