Add 56/72 and 50/54
56/72 + 50/54 is 46/27.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216 - Add the two like fractions:
168/216 + 200/216 = 168 + 200/216 = 368/216 - 368/216 simplified gives 46/27
- So, 56/72 + 50/54 = 46/27
In mixed form: 119/27
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