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Add 72/5 and 24/54

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 24/54

72/5 + 24/54 is 668/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    72/5 = 72 × 54/5 × 54 = 3888/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3888/270 + 120/270 = 3888 + 120/270 = 4008/270
  5. 4008/270 simplified gives 668/45
  6. So, 72/5 + 24/54 = 668/45
    In mixed form: 1438/45

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