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Add 49/6 and 54/72

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 54/72

49/6 + 54/72 is 107/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    49/6 = 49 × 12/6 × 12 = 588/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/72 + 54/72 = 588 + 54/72 = 642/72
  5. 642/72 simplified gives 107/12
  6. So, 49/6 + 54/72 = 107/12
    In mixed form: 811/12

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