Add 5/54 and 1/36
5/54 + 1/36 is 13/108.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
1/36 = 1 × 3/36 × 3 = 3/108 - Add the two like fractions:
10/108 + 3/108 = 10 + 3/108 = 13/108 - So, 5/54 + 1/36 = 13/108
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