Add 36/30 and 28/54, Solve 1 6/30 + 28/54 as a fraction

Add 36/30 and 28/54

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 28/54

36/30 + 28/54 is 232/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
36/30 = 36 × 9/30 × 9 = 324/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
28/54 = 28 × 5/54 × 5 = 140/270
Add the two like fractions:
324/270 + 140/270 = 324 + 140/270 = 464/270
464/270 simplified gives 232/135
So, 36/30 + 28/54 = 232/135
In mixed form: 197/135

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