Add 14/72 and 45/54
14/72 + 45/54 is 37/36.
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,
14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216 - Add the two like fractions:
42/216 + 180/216 = 42 + 180/216 = 222/216 - 222/216 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 14/72 + 45/54 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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