Add 5/54 and 42/72
5/54 + 42/72 is 73/108.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
42/72 = 42 × 3/72 × 3 = 126/216 - Add the two like fractions:
20/216 + 126/216 = 20 + 126/216 = 146/216 - 146/216 simplified gives 73/108
- So, 5/54 + 42/72 = 73/108
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