Add 4/36 and 7/54
4/36 + 7/54 is 13/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
4/36 = 4 × 3/36 × 3 = 12/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108 - Add the two like fractions:
12/108 + 14/108 = 12 + 14/108 = 26/108 - 26/108 simplified gives 13/54
- So, 4/36 + 7/54 = 13/54
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