Add 36/54 and 40/5
1st number: 36/54, 2nd number: 8 0/5
36/54 + 40/5 is 26/3.
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,
40/5 = 40 × 54/5 × 54 = 2160/270 - Add the two like fractions:
180/270 + 2160/270 = 180 + 2160/270 = 2340/270 - 2340/270 simplified gives 26/3
- So, 36/54 + 40/5 = 26/3
In mixed form: 82/3
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