Add 36/15 and 12/54
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 12/54
36/15 + 12/54 is 118/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
36/15 = 36 × 18/15 × 18 = 648/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
648/270 + 60/270 = 648 + 60/270 = 708/270 - 708/270 simplified gives 118/45
- So, 36/15 + 12/54 = 118/45
In mixed form: 228/45
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