Add 72/35 and 6/54
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 6/54
72/35 + 6/54 is 683/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
72/35 = 72 × 54/35 × 54 = 3888/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
6/54 = 6 × 35/54 × 35 = 210/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
3888/1890 + 210/1890 = 3888 + 210/1890 = 4098/1890 - 4098/1890 simplified gives 683/315
- So, 72/35 + 6/54 = 683/315
In mixed form: 253/315
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