Add 49/36 and 8/54
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 8/54
49/36 + 8/54 is 163/108.
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,
49/36 = 49 × 3/36 × 3 = 147/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108 - Add the two like fractions:
147/108 + 16/108 = 147 + 16/108 = 163/108 - So, 49/36 + 8/54 = 163/108
In mixed form: 155/108
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