Add 1/36 and 12/54
1/36 + 12/54 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
1/36 = 1 × 3/36 × 3 = 3/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
12/54 = 12 × 2/54 × 2 = 24/108 - Add the two like fractions:
3/108 + 24/108 = 3 + 24/108 = 27/108 - 27/108 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 1/36 + 12/54 = 1/4
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