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Add 36/54 and 12/45

36/54 + 12/45 is 14/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 45 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    12/45 = 12 × 6/45 × 6 = 72/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/270 + 72/270 = 180 + 72/270 = 252/270
  5. 252/270 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 36/54 + 12/45 = 14/15

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