Add 54/28 and 6/72
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 6/72
54/28 + 6/72 is 169/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
54/28 = 54 × 18/28 × 18 = 972/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504 - Add the two like fractions:
972/504 + 42/504 = 972 + 42/504 = 1014/504 - 1014/504 simplified gives 169/84
- So, 54/28 + 6/72 = 169/84
In mixed form: 21/84
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