Add 30/36 and 36/54
30/36 + 36/54 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
30/36 = 30 × 3/36 × 3 = 90/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
36/54 = 36 × 2/54 × 2 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
90/108 + 72/108 = 90 + 72/108 = 162/108 - 162/108 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 30/36 + 36/54 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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