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Add 2/72 and 21/54

2/72 + 21/54 is 5/12.

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,
    2/72 = 2 × 3/72 × 3 = 6/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    21/54 = 21 × 4/54 × 4 = 84/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/216 + 84/216 = 6 + 84/216 = 90/216
  5. 90/216 simplified gives 5/12
  6. So, 2/72 + 21/54 = 5/12

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