Add 5/72 and 28/54
5/72 + 28/54 is 127/216.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 3/72 × 3 = 15/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
28/54 = 28 × 4/54 × 4 = 112/216 - Add the two like fractions:
15/216 + 112/216 = 15 + 112/216 = 127/216 - So, 5/72 + 28/54 = 127/216
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