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Add 36/54 and 14/15

36/54 + 14/15 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 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 15 × 18 = 270,
    14/15 = 14 × 18/15 × 18 = 252/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/270 + 252/270 = 180 + 252/270 = 432/270
  5. 432/270 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 36/54 + 14/15 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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