Add 54/60 and 1/36
54/60 + 1/36 is 167/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
162/180 + 5/180 = 162 + 5/180 = 167/180 - So, 54/60 + 1/36 = 167/180
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