Add 21/72 and 50/54
21/72 + 50/54 is 263/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
21/72 = 21 × 3/72 × 3 = 63/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216 - Add the two like fractions:
63/216 + 200/216 = 63 + 200/216 = 263/216 - So, 21/72 + 50/54 = 263/216
In mixed form: 147/216
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