Add 72/36 and 6/27
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 6/27
72/36 + 6/27 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
72/36 = 72 × 3/36 × 3 = 216/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108 - Add the two like fractions:
216/108 + 24/108 = 216 + 24/108 = 240/108 - 240/108 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 72/36 + 6/27 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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