Add 54/36 and 16/30
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 16/30
54/36 + 16/30 is 61/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
16/30 = 16 × 6/30 × 6 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 96/180 = 270 + 96/180 = 366/180 - 366/180 simplified gives 61/30
- So, 54/36 + 16/30 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30
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