Add 72/6 and 9/54
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 9/54
726 + 954 is 736.
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,
726 = 72 × 96 × 9 = 64854 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
954 = 9 × 154 × 1 = 954 - Add the two like fractions:
64854 + 954 = 648 + 954 = 65754 - 657/54 simplified gives 736
- So, 72/6 + 9/54 = 73/6
In mixed form: 1216
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