Add 54/10 and 35/36
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 35/36
54/10 + 35/36 is 1147/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
54/10 = 54 × 18/10 × 18 = 972/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Add the two like fractions:
972/180 + 175/180 = 972 + 175/180 = 1147/180 - So, 54/10 + 35/36 = 1147/180
In mixed form: 667/180
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