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Add 10/36 and 49/54

10/36 + 49/54 is 32/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    10/36 = 10 × 3/36 × 3 = 30/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    49/54 = 49 × 2/54 × 2 = 98/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/108 + 98/108 = 30 + 98/108 = 128/108
  5. 128/108 simplified gives 32/27
  6. So, 10/36 + 49/54 = 32/27
    In mixed form: 15/27

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