Add 5/9 and 54/72
5/9 + 54/72 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
40/72 + 54/72 = 40 + 54/72 = 94/72 - 94/72 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 5/9 + 54/72 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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