Add 36/54 and 3/8
36/54 + 3/8 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
36/54 = 36 × 4/54 × 4 = 144/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216 - Add the two like fractions:
144/216 + 81/216 = 144 + 81/216 = 225/216 - 225/216 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 36/54 + 3/8 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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