Add 10/54 and 18/36
10/54 + 18/36 is 37/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
10/54 = 10 × 2/54 × 2 = 20/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
18/36 = 18 × 3/36 × 3 = 54/108 - Add the two like fractions:
20/108 + 54/108 = 20 + 54/108 = 74/108 - 74/108 simplified gives 37/54
- So, 10/54 + 18/36 = 37/54
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