Add 81/27 and 42/72
1st number: 3 0/27, 2nd number: 42/72
81/27 + 42/72 is 43/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
81/27 = 81 × 8/27 × 8 = 648/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
42/72 = 42 × 3/72 × 3 = 126/216 - Add the two like fractions:
648/216 + 126/216 = 648 + 126/216 = 774/216 - 774/216 simplified gives 43/12
- So, 81/27 + 42/72 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12
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