Add 54/72 and 10/24
54/72 + 10/24 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
54/72 + 30/72 = 54 + 30/72 = 84/72 - 84/72 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 54/72 + 10/24 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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