Add 72/15 and 14/54
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 14/54
72/15 + 14/54 is 683/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
72/15 = 72 × 18/15 × 18 = 1296/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/270 + 70/270 = 1296 + 70/270 = 1366/270 - 1366/270 simplified gives 683/135
- So, 72/15 + 14/54 = 683/135
In mixed form: 58/135
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