Add 6/72 and 70/54
1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 1 16/54
6/72 + 70/54 is 149/108.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 3/72 × 3 = 18/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216 - Add the two like fractions:
18/216 + 280/216 = 18 + 280/216 = 298/216 - 298/216 simplified gives 149/108
- So, 6/72 + 70/54 = 149/108
In mixed form: 141/108
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