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Add 54/5 and 3/36

1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 3/36

54/5 + 3/36 is 653/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    54/5 = 54 × 36/5 × 36 = 1944/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/180 + 15/180 = 1944 + 15/180 = 1959/180
  5. 1959/180 simplified gives 653/60
  6. So, 54/5 + 3/36 = 653/60
    In mixed form: 1053/60

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