Add 54/72 and 14/15
54/72 + 14/15 is 101/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
14/15 = 14 × 24/15 × 24 = 336/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 336/360 = 270 + 336/360 = 606/360 - 606/360 simplified gives 101/60
- So, 54/72 + 14/15 = 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60
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