Add 54/36 and 72/30
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 2 12/30
54/36 + 72/30 is 39/10.
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,
72/30 = 72 × 6/30 × 6 = 432/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 432/180 = 270 + 432/180 = 702/180 - 702/180 simplified gives 39/10
- So, 54/36 + 72/30 = 39/10
In mixed form: 39/10
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