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Add 70/54 and 24/72

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 24/72

70/54 + 24/72 is 44/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    24/72 = 24 × 3/72 × 3 = 72/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/216 + 72/216 = 280 + 72/216 = 352/216
  5. 352/216 simplified gives 44/27
  6. So, 70/54 + 24/72 = 44/27
    In mixed form: 117/27

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