Add 72/54 and 30/32
1st number: 1 18/54, 2nd number: 30/32
72/54 + 30/32 is 109/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
72/54 = 72 × 16/54 × 16 = 1152/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/864 + 810/864 = 1152 + 810/864 = 1962/864 - 1962/864 simplified gives 109/48
- So, 72/54 + 30/32 = 109/48
In mixed form: 213/48
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