Add 2/6 and 54/72, Solve 2/6 + 54/72 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 54/72

2/6 + 54/72 is 13/12.

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,
2/6 = 2 × 12/6 × 12 = 24/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 54/72 = 24 + 54/72 = 78/72
78/72 simplified gives 13/12
So, 2/6 + 54/72 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12

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