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Add 72/8 and 20/27

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 20/27

72/8 + 20/27 is 263/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    72/8 = 72 × 27/8 × 27 = 1944/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/216 + 160/216 = 1944 + 160/216 = 2104/216
  5. 2104/216 simplified gives 263/27
  6. So, 72/8 + 20/27 = 263/27
    In mixed form: 920/27

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