Add 3/72 and 25/54
3/72 + 25/54 is 109/216.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 3/72 × 3 = 9/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
25/54 = 25 × 4/54 × 4 = 100/216 - Add the two like fractions:
9/216 + 100/216 = 9 + 100/216 = 109/216 - So, 3/72 + 25/54 = 109/216
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