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Add 54/36 and 18/30

1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 18/30

54/36 + 18/30 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    18/30 = 18 × 6/30 × 6 = 108/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/180 + 108/180 = 270 + 108/180 = 378/180
  5. 378/180 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 54/36 + 18/30 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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