Add 12/72 and 15/54
12/72 + 15/54 is 4/9.
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,
12/72 = 12 × 3/72 × 3 = 36/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216 - Add the two like fractions:
36/216 + 60/216 = 36 + 60/216 = 96/216 - 96/216 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 12/72 + 15/54 = 4/9
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