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Add 54/45 and 12/36

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 12/36

54/45 + 12/36 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/180 + 60/180 = 216 + 60/180 = 276/180
  5. 276/180 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 54/45 + 12/36 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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