Add 9/72 and 27/54
9/72 + 27/54 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
9/72 = 9 × 3/72 × 3 = 27/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
27/54 = 27 × 4/54 × 4 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
27/216 + 108/216 = 27 + 108/216 = 135/216 - 135/216 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 9/72 + 27/54 = 5/8
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