Add 6/54 and 1/72
6/54 + 1/72 is 1/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
1/72 = 1 × 3/72 × 3 = 3/216 - Add the two like fractions:
24/216 + 3/216 = 24 + 3/216 = 27/216 - 27/216 simplified gives 1/8
- So, 6/54 + 1/72 = 1/8
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