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Add 10/72 and 42/54

10/72 + 42/54 is 11/12.

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,
    10/72 = 10 × 3/72 × 3 = 30/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/216 + 168/216 = 30 + 168/216 = 198/216
  5. 198/216 simplified gives 11/12
  6. So, 10/72 + 42/54 = 11/12

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