Add 36/10 and 4/54
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 4/54
36/10 + 4/54 is 496/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
36/10 = 36 × 27/10 × 27 = 972/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
972/270 + 20/270 = 972 + 20/270 = 992/270 - 992/270 simplified gives 496/135
- So, 36/10 + 4/54 = 496/135
In mixed form: 391/135
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