Add 54/2 and 1/72
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 1/72
54/2 + 1/72 is 1945/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
54/2 = 54 × 36/2 × 36 = 1944/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/72 + 1/72 = 1944 + 1/72 = 1945/72 - So, 54/2 + 1/72 = 1945/72
In mixed form: 271/72
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