Add 72/96 and 54/72
72/96 + 54/72 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
72/96 = 72 × 3/96 × 3 = 216/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
54/72 = 54 × 4/72 × 4 = 216/288 - Add the two like fractions:
216/288 + 216/288 = 216 + 216/288 = 432/288 - 432/288 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 72/96 + 54/72 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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