Add 7/72 and 49/54
7/72 + 49/54 is 217/216.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 3/72 × 3 = 21/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
49/54 = 49 × 4/54 × 4 = 196/216 - Add the two like fractions:
21/216 + 196/216 = 21 + 196/216 = 217/216 - So, 7/72 + 49/54 = 217/216
In mixed form: 11/216
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