Add 3/54 and 63/72
3/54 + 63/72 is 67/72.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
63/72 = 63 × 3/72 × 3 = 189/216 - Add the two like fractions:
12/216 + 189/216 = 12 + 189/216 = 201/216 - 201/216 simplified gives 67/72
- So, 3/54 + 63/72 = 67/72
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