Add 2/18 and 36/54
2/18 + 36/54 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
2/18 = 2 × 3/18 × 3 = 6/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
36/54 = 36 × 1/54 × 1 = 36/54 - Add the two like fractions:
6/54 + 36/54 = 6 + 36/54 = 42/54 - 42/54 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 2/18 + 36/54 = 7/9
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