Add 72/54 and 3/5
1st number: 1 18/54, 2nd number: 3/5
72/54 + 3/5 is 29/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 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 5 × 54 = 270,
3/5 = 3 × 54/5 × 54 = 162/270 - Add the two like fractions:
360/270 + 162/270 = 360 + 162/270 = 522/270 - 522/270 simplified gives 29/15
- So, 72/54 + 3/5 = 29/15
In mixed form: 114/15
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