Add 36/15 and 5/54
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 5/54
36/15 + 5/54 is 673/270.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Add the two like fractions:
648/270 + 25/270 = 648 + 25/270 = 673/270 - So, 36/15 + 5/54 = 673/270
In mixed form: 2133/270
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