Add 72/18 and 4/27
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 4/27
72/18 + 4/27 is 112/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
72/18 = 72 × 3/18 × 3 = 216/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54 - Add the two like fractions:
216/54 + 8/54 = 216 + 8/54 = 224/54 - 224/54 simplified gives 112/27
- So, 72/18 + 4/27 = 112/27
In mixed form: 44/27
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