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Add 36/5 and 8/54

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 8/54

36/5 + 8/54 is 992/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    36/5 = 36 × 54/5 × 54 = 1944/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/270 + 40/270 = 1944 + 40/270 = 1984/270
  5. 1984/270 simplified gives 992/135
  6. So, 36/5 + 8/54 = 992/135
    In mixed form: 747/135

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