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Add 8/72 and 3/27

8/72 + 3/27 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    8/72 = 8 × 3/72 × 3 = 24/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    3/27 = 3 × 8/27 × 8 = 24/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/216 + 24/216 = 24 + 24/216 = 48/216
  5. 48/216 simplified gives 2/9
  6. So, 8/72 + 3/27 = 2/9

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