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Add 2/36 and 20/54

2/36 + 20/54 is 23/54.

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,
    2/36 = 2 × 3/36 × 3 = 6/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    20/54 = 20 × 2/54 × 2 = 40/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/108 + 40/108 = 6 + 40/108 = 46/108
  5. 46/108 simplified gives 23/54
  6. So, 2/36 + 20/54 = 23/54

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