Add 54/27 and 30/72
1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 30/72
54/27 + 30/72 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
54/27 = 54 × 8/27 × 8 = 432/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
30/72 = 30 × 3/72 × 3 = 90/216 - Add the two like fractions:
432/216 + 90/216 = 432 + 90/216 = 522/216 - 522/216 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 54/27 + 30/72 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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