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Add 2/54 and 1/72

2/54 + 1/72 is 11/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 72 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    1/72 = 1 × 3/72 × 3 = 3/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/216 + 3/216 = 8 + 3/216 = 11/216
  5. So, 2/54 + 1/72 = 11/216

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