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Add 54/72 and 10/42

54/72 + 10/42 is 83/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 42 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
    10/42 = 10 × 12/42 × 12 = 120/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/504 + 120/504 = 378 + 120/504 = 498/504
  5. 498/504 simplified gives 83/84
  6. So, 54/72 + 10/42 = 83/84

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