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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

  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,
    49/36 = 49 × 3/36 × 3 = 147/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/108 + 16/108 = 147 + 16/108 = 163/108
  5. So, 49/36 + 8/54 = 163/108
    In mixed form: 155/108

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