Add 72/54 and 16/10
1st number: 1 18/54, 2nd number: 1 6/10
72/54 + 16/10 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
72/54 = 72 × 5/54 × 5 = 360/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270 - Add the two like fractions:
360/270 + 432/270 = 360 + 432/270 = 792/270 - 792/270 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 72/54 + 16/10 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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