Add 72/54 and 42/75
1st number: 1 18/54, 2nd number: 42/75
72/54 + 42/75 is 142/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
72/54 = 72 × 25/54 × 25 = 1800/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
42/75 = 42 × 18/75 × 18 = 756/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/1350 + 756/1350 = 1800 + 756/1350 = 2556/1350 - 2556/1350 simplified gives 142/75
- So, 72/54 + 42/75 = 142/75
In mixed form: 167/75
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