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Add 9/54 and 72/5

1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 14 2/5

9/54 + 72/5 is 437/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 5 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    72/5 = 72 × 54/5 × 54 = 3888/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/270 + 3888/270 = 45 + 3888/270 = 3933/270
  5. 3933/270 simplified gives 437/30
  6. So, 9/54 + 72/5 = 437/30
    In mixed form: 1417/30

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