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Add 72/4 and 3/54

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 3/54

72/4 + 3/54 is 325/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    72/4 = 72 × 27/4 × 27 = 1944/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/108 + 6/108 = 1944 + 6/108 = 1950/108
  5. 1950/108 simplified gives 325/18
  6. So, 72/4 + 3/54 = 325/18
    In mixed form: 181/18

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