Add 72/2 and 3/27
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 3/27
72/2 + 3/27 is 325/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
72/2 = 72 × 27/2 × 27 = 1944/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/54 + 6/54 = 1944 + 6/54 = 1950/54 - 1950/54 simplified gives 325/9
- So, 72/2 + 3/27 = 325/9
In mixed form: 361/9
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