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Add 4/72 and 2/54

4/72 + 2/54 is 5/54.

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,
    4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/216 + 8/216 = 12 + 8/216 = 20/216
  5. 20/216 simplified gives 5/54
  6. So, 4/72 + 2/54 = 5/54

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