Add 70/54 and 12/72
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 12/72
70/54 + 12/72 is 79/54.
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,
70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
12/72 = 12 × 3/72 × 3 = 36/216 - Add the two like fractions:
280/216 + 36/216 = 280 + 36/216 = 316/216 - 316/216 simplified gives 79/54
- So, 70/54 + 12/72 = 79/54
In mixed form: 125/54
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