Add 36/2 and 3/54
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 3/54
36/2 + 3/54 is 325/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
36/2 = 36 × 27/2 × 27 = 972/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54 - Add the two like fractions:
972/54 + 3/54 = 972 + 3/54 = 975/54 - 975/54 simplified gives 325/18
- So, 36/2 + 3/54 = 325/18
In mixed form: 181/18
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