Add 18/6 and 54/72
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 54/72
18/6 + 54/72 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
18/6 = 18 × 12/6 × 12 = 216/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
216/72 + 54/72 = 216 + 54/72 = 270/72 - 270/72 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 18/6 + 54/72 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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