Add 54/32 and 7/72
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 7/72
54/32 + 7/72 is 257/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
54/32 = 54 × 9/32 × 9 = 486/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
7/72 = 7 × 4/72 × 4 = 28/288 - Add the two like fractions:
486/288 + 28/288 = 486 + 28/288 = 514/288 - 514/288 simplified gives 257/144
- So, 54/32 + 7/72 = 257/144
In mixed form: 1113/144
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