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Add 30/72 and 15/54

30/72 + 15/54 is 25/36.

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,
    30/72 = 30 × 3/72 × 3 = 90/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/216 + 60/216 = 90 + 60/216 = 150/216
  5. 150/216 simplified gives 25/36
  6. So, 30/72 + 15/54 = 25/36

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