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Add 54/36 and 35/6

1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 5 5/6

54/36 + 35/6 is 22/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 6 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    54/36 = 54 × 1/36 × 1 = 54/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    35/6 = 35 × 6/6 × 6 = 210/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/36 + 210/36 = 54 + 210/36 = 264/36
  5. 264/36 simplified gives 22/3
  6. So, 54/36 + 35/6 = 22/3
    In mixed form: 71/3

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