Add 10/72 and 21/54
10/72 + 21/54 is 19/36.
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,
10/72 = 10 × 3/72 × 3 = 30/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
21/54 = 21 × 4/54 × 4 = 84/216 - Add the two like fractions:
30/216 + 84/216 = 30 + 84/216 = 114/216 - 114/216 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 10/72 + 21/54 = 19/36
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