Add 9/2 and 54/72
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 54/72
9/2 + 54/72 is 21/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
9/2 = 9 × 36/2 × 36 = 324/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
324/72 + 54/72 = 324 + 54/72 = 378/72 - 378/72 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 9/2 + 54/72 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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