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Add 50/72 and 40/54

50/72 + 40/54 is 155/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    50/72 = 50 × 3/72 × 3 = 150/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    40/54 = 40 × 4/54 × 4 = 160/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/216 + 160/216 = 150 + 160/216 = 310/216
  5. 310/216 simplified gives 155/108
  6. So, 50/72 + 40/54 = 155/108
    In mixed form: 147/108

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