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Add 54/36 and 70/5

1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 14 0/5

54/36 + 70/5 is 31/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
    70/5 = 70 × 36/5 × 36 = 2520/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/180 + 2520/180 = 270 + 2520/180 = 2790/180
  5. 2790/180 simplified gives 31/2
  6. So, 54/36 + 70/5 = 31/2
    In mixed form: 151/2

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