Add 4/72 and 20/54
4/72 + 20/54 is 23/54.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
20/54 = 20 × 4/54 × 4 = 80/216 - Add the two like fractions:
12/216 + 80/216 = 12 + 80/216 = 92/216 - 92/216 simplified gives 23/54
- So, 4/72 + 20/54 = 23/54
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