Add 54/16 and 1/36
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1/36
54/16 + 1/36 is 245/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
54/16 = 54 × 9/16 × 9 = 486/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
1/36 = 1 × 4/36 × 4 = 4/144 - Add the two like fractions:
486/144 + 4/144 = 486 + 4/144 = 490/144 - 490/144 simplified gives 245/72
- So, 54/16 + 1/36 = 245/72
In mixed form: 329/72
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