Add 7/54 and 14/72
7/54 + 14/72 is 35/108.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 4/54 × 4 = 28/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216 - Add the two like fractions:
28/216 + 42/216 = 28 + 42/216 = 70/216 - 70/216 simplified gives 35/108
- So, 7/54 + 14/72 = 35/108
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