Add 72/6 and 1/54
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 1/54
72/6 + 1/54 is 649/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
72/6 = 72 × 9/6 × 9 = 648/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54 - Add the two like fractions:
648/54 + 1/54 = 648 + 1/54 = 649/54 - So, 72/6 + 1/54 = 649/54
In mixed form: 121/54
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