Add 54/72 and 27/42
54/72 + 27/42 is 39/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
27/42 = 27 × 12/42 × 12 = 324/504 - Add the two like fractions:
378/504 + 324/504 = 378 + 324/504 = 702/504 - 702/504 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 54/72 + 27/42 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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