Add 54/3 and 36/54
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 36/54
54/3 + 36/54 is 56/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
54/3 = 54 × 18/3 × 18 = 972/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
36/54 = 36 × 1/54 × 1 = 36/54 - Add the two like fractions:
972/54 + 36/54 = 972 + 36/54 = 1008/54 - 1008/54 simplified gives 56/3
- So, 54/3 + 36/54 = 56/3
In mixed form: 182/3
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