Add 8/54 and 5/72
8/54 + 5/72 is 47/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
5/72 = 5 × 3/72 × 3 = 15/216 - Add the two like fractions:
32/216 + 15/216 = 32 + 15/216 = 47/216 - So, 8/54 + 5/72 = 47/216
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