Add 4/54 and 63/72
4/54 + 63/72 is 205/216.
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,
63/72 = 63 × 3/72 × 3 = 189/216 - Add the two like fractions:
16/216 + 189/216 = 16 + 189/216 = 205/216 - So, 4/54 + 63/72 = 205/216
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