Add 8/72 and 27/48
8/72 + 27/48 is 97/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
8/72 = 8 × 2/72 × 2 = 16/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144 - Add the two like fractions:
16/144 + 81/144 = 16 + 81/144 = 97/144 - So, 8/72 + 27/48 = 97/144
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