Add 36/54 and 2/5
36/54 + 2/5 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
2/5 = 2 × 54/5 × 54 = 108/270 - Add the two like fractions:
180/270 + 108/270 = 180 + 108/270 = 288/270 - 288/270 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 36/54 + 2/5 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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