Add 54/72 and 15/27
54/72 + 15/27 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
54/72 = 54 × 3/72 × 3 = 162/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216 - Add the two like fractions:
162/216 + 120/216 = 162 + 120/216 = 282/216 - 282/216 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 54/72 + 15/27 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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