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Add 35/72 and 12/54

35/72 + 12/54 is 17/24.

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,
    35/72 = 35 × 3/72 × 3 = 105/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    12/54 = 12 × 4/54 × 4 = 48/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/216 + 48/216 = 105 + 48/216 = 153/216
  5. 153/216 simplified gives 17/24
  6. So, 35/72 + 12/54 = 17/24

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