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Add 54/18 and 36/60

1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 36/60

54/18 + 36/60 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    54/18 = 54 × 10/18 × 10 = 540/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/180 + 108/180 = 540 + 108/180 = 648/180
  5. 648/180 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 54/18 + 36/60 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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