Add 49/54 and 12/36
49/54 + 12/36 is 67/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
49/54 = 49 × 2/54 × 2 = 98/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
12/36 = 12 × 3/36 × 3 = 36/108 - Add the two like fractions:
98/108 + 36/108 = 98 + 36/108 = 134/108 - 134/108 simplified gives 67/54
- So, 49/54 + 12/36 = 67/54
In mixed form: 113/54
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