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Add 8/72 and 18/54

8/72 + 18/54 is 4/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    8/72 = 8 × 3/72 × 3 = 24/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    18/54 = 18 × 4/54 × 4 = 72/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/216 + 72/216 = 24 + 72/216 = 96/216
  5. 96/216 simplified gives 4/9
  6. So, 8/72 + 18/54 = 4/9

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