Add 56/72 and 5/54
56/72 + 5/54 is 47/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
56/72 = 56 × 3/72 × 3 = 168/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216 - Add the two like fractions:
168/216 + 20/216 = 168 + 20/216 = 188/216 - 188/216 simplified gives 47/54
- So, 56/72 + 5/54 = 47/54
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