Add 72/27 and 7/72
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 7/72
72/27 + 7/72 is 199/72.
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,
72/27 = 72 × 8/27 × 8 = 576/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
7/72 = 7 × 3/72 × 3 = 21/216 - Add the two like fractions:
576/216 + 21/216 = 576 + 21/216 = 597/216 - 597/216 simplified gives 199/72
- So, 72/27 + 7/72 = 199/72
In mixed form: 255/72
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