Add 54/2 and 4/36
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 4/36
54/2 + 4/36 is 244/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
54/2 = 54 × 18/2 × 18 = 972/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
4/36 = 4 × 1/36 × 1 = 4/36 - Add the two like fractions:
972/36 + 4/36 = 972 + 4/36 = 976/36 - 976/36 simplified gives 244/9
- So, 54/2 + 4/36 = 244/9
In mixed form: 271/9
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