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Add 8/27 and 42/72

8/27 + 42/72 is 95/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    8/27 = 8 × 8/27 × 8 = 64/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    42/72 = 42 × 3/72 × 3 = 126/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/216 + 126/216 = 64 + 126/216 = 190/216
  5. 190/216 simplified gives 95/108
  6. So, 8/27 + 42/72 = 95/108

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