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Add 54/15 and 6/36

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 6/36

54/15 + 6/36 is 113/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    54/15 = 54 × 12/15 × 12 = 648/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/180 + 30/180 = 648 + 30/180 = 678/180
  5. 678/180 simplified gives 113/30
  6. So, 54/15 + 6/36 = 113/30
    In mixed form: 323/30

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