Add 54/72 and 30/36
54/72 + 30/36 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
30/36 = 30 × 2/36 × 2 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
54/72 + 60/72 = 54 + 60/72 = 114/72 - 114/72 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 54/72 + 30/36 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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