Add 35/72 and 48/54
35/72 + 48/54 is 11/8.
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,
35/72 = 35 × 3/72 × 3 = 105/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216 - Add the two like fractions:
105/216 + 192/216 = 105 + 192/216 = 297/216 - 297/216 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 35/72 + 48/54 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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