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Add 54/6 and 35/72

1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 35/72

54/6 + 35/72 is 683/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    54/6 = 54 × 12/6 × 12 = 648/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/72 + 35/72 = 648 + 35/72 = 683/72
  5. So, 54/6 + 35/72 = 683/72
    In mixed form: 935/72

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