Add 4/54 and 4/72
4/54 + 4/72 is 7/54.
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,
4/54 = 4 × 4/54 × 4 = 16/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216 - Add the two like fractions:
16/216 + 12/216 = 16 + 12/216 = 28/216 - 28/216 simplified gives 7/54
- So, 4/54 + 4/72 = 7/54
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