Add 28/54 and 49/72
28/54 + 49/72 is 259/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
28/54 = 28 × 4/54 × 4 = 112/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
49/72 = 49 × 3/72 × 3 = 147/216 - Add the two like fractions:
112/216 + 147/216 = 112 + 147/216 = 259/216 - So, 28/54 + 49/72 = 259/216
In mixed form: 143/216
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