Add 54/36 and 25/10
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 2 5/10
54/36 + 25/10 is 4/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
25/10 = 25 × 18/10 × 18 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 450/180 = 270 + 450/180 = 720/180 - 720/180 simplified gives 4/1
- So, 54/36 + 25/10 = 4/1
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