Add 54/24 and 10/72
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 10/72
54/24 + 10/72 is 43/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
54/24 = 54 × 3/24 × 3 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 10/72 = 162 + 10/72 = 172/72 - 172/72 simplified gives 43/18
- So, 54/24 + 10/72 = 43/18
In mixed form: 27/18
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