Add 36/54 and 7/12
36/54 + 7/12 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
36/54 = 36 × 2/54 × 2 = 72/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
7/12 = 7 × 9/12 × 9 = 63/108 - Add the two like fractions:
72/108 + 63/108 = 72 + 63/108 = 135/108 - 135/108 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 36/54 + 7/12 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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