Add 54/24 and 3/72
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 3/72
54/24 + 3/72 is 55/24.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Add the two like fractions:
162/72 + 3/72 = 162 + 3/72 = 165/72 - 165/72 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 54/24 + 3/72 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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