Add 54/6 and 2/72, Solve 9 0/6 + 2/72 as a fraction

Add 54/6 and 2/72

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 2/72

54/6 + 2/72 is 325/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
54/6 = 54 × 12/6 × 12 = 648/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
Add the two like fractions:
648/72 + 2/72 = 648 + 2/72 = 650/72
650/72 simplified gives 325/36
So, 54/6 + 2/72 = 325/36
In mixed form: 91/36

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