Add 54/72 and 27/28
54/72 + 27/28 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
27/28 = 27 × 18/28 × 18 = 486/504 - Add the two like fractions:
378/504 + 486/504 = 378 + 486/504 = 864/504 - 864/504 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 54/72 + 27/28 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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