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Add 54/72 and 35/54

54/72 + 35/54 is 151/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    54/72 = 54 × 3/72 × 3 = 162/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/216 + 140/216 = 162 + 140/216 = 302/216
  5. 302/216 simplified gives 151/108
  6. So, 54/72 + 35/54 = 151/108
    In mixed form: 143/108

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