Add 8/72 and 30/54
8/72 + 30/54 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
8/72 = 8 × 3/72 × 3 = 24/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
30/54 = 30 × 4/54 × 4 = 120/216 - Add the two like fractions:
24/216 + 120/216 = 24 + 120/216 = 144/216 - 144/216 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 8/72 + 30/54 = 2/3
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