Add 49/54 and 8/72
49/54 + 8/72 is 55/54.
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,
49/54 = 49 × 4/54 × 4 = 196/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
8/72 = 8 × 3/72 × 3 = 24/216 - Add the two like fractions:
196/216 + 24/216 = 196 + 24/216 = 220/216 - 220/216 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 49/54 + 8/72 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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