Add 6/5 and 54/72
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 54/72
6/5 + 54/72 is 39/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
6/5 = 6 × 72/5 × 72 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 270/360 = 432 + 270/360 = 702/360 - 702/360 simplified gives 39/20
- So, 6/5 + 54/72 = 39/20
In mixed form: 119/20
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