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Add 45/36 and 27/54

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 27/54

45/36 + 27/54 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    45/36 = 45 × 3/36 × 3 = 135/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    27/54 = 27 × 2/54 × 2 = 54/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/108 + 54/108 = 135 + 54/108 = 189/108
  5. 189/108 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 45/36 + 27/54 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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