Add 1/72 and 15/54
1/72 + 15/54 is 7/24.
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,
1/72 = 1 × 3/72 × 3 = 3/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216 - Add the two like fractions:
3/216 + 60/216 = 3 + 60/216 = 63/216 - 63/216 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 1/72 + 15/54 = 7/24
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