Add 5/6 and 54/72, Solve 5/6 + 54/72 as a fraction

Add 5/6 and 54/72

5/6 + 54/72 is 19/12.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
5/6 = 5 × 12/6 × 12 = 60/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
Add the two like fractions:
60/72 + 54/72 = 60 + 54/72 = 114/72
114/72 simplified gives 19/12
So, 5/6 + 54/72 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12

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