Add 5/54 and 2/36
5/54 + 2/36 is 4/27.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 3/36 × 3 = 6/108 - Add the two like fractions:
10/108 + 6/108 = 10 + 6/108 = 16/108 - 16/108 simplified gives 4/27
- So, 5/54 + 2/36 = 4/27
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