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Add 15/54 and 36/48

15/54 + 36/48 is 37/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    36/48 = 36 × 9/48 × 9 = 324/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/432 + 324/432 = 120 + 324/432 = 444/432
  5. 444/432 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 15/54 + 36/48 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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