Add 54/15 and 18/36
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 18/36
54/15 + 18/36 is 41/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
54/15 = 54 × 12/15 × 12 = 648/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
648/180 + 90/180 = 648 + 90/180 = 738/180 - 738/180 simplified gives 41/10
- So, 54/15 + 18/36 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10
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