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Add 14/72 and 7/54

14/72 + 7/54 is 35/108.

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,
    14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/216 + 28/216 = 42 + 28/216 = 70/216
  5. 70/216 simplified gives 35/108
  6. So, 14/72 + 7/54 = 35/108

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