Add 72/75 and 12/54
72/75 + 12/54 is 266/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
72/75 = 72 × 18/75 × 18 = 1296/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/1350 + 300/1350 = 1296 + 300/1350 = 1596/1350 - 1596/1350 simplified gives 266/225
- So, 72/75 + 12/54 = 266/225
In mixed form: 141/225
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