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Add 54/9 and 54/36

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 1 18/36

54/9 + 54/36 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    54/9 = 54 × 4/9 × 4 = 216/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    54/36 = 54 × 1/36 × 1 = 54/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/36 + 54/36 = 216 + 54/36 = 270/36
  5. 270/36 simplified gives 15/2
  6. So, 54/9 + 54/36 = 15/2
    In mixed form: 71/2

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