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Add 54/5 and 2/72

1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 2/72

54/5 + 2/72 is 1949/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    54/5 = 54 × 72/5 × 72 = 3888/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3888/360 + 10/360 = 3888 + 10/360 = 3898/360
  5. 3898/360 simplified gives 1949/180
  6. So, 54/5 + 2/72 = 1949/180
    In mixed form: 10149/180

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