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Add 54/15 and 14/72

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 14/72

54/15 + 14/72 is 683/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    54/15 = 54 × 24/15 × 24 = 1296/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/360 + 70/360 = 1296 + 70/360 = 1366/360
  5. 1366/360 simplified gives 683/180
  6. So, 54/15 + 14/72 = 683/180
    In mixed form: 3143/180

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