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Add 1/72 and 42/54

1/72 + 42/54 is 19/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    1/72 = 1 × 3/72 × 3 = 3/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/216 + 168/216 = 3 + 168/216 = 171/216
  5. 171/216 simplified gives 19/24
  6. So, 1/72 + 42/54 = 19/24

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