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Add 56/54 and 36/15

1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 2 6/15

56/54 + 36/15 is 464/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    36/15 = 36 × 18/15 × 18 = 648/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/270 + 648/270 = 280 + 648/270 = 928/270
  5. 928/270 simplified gives 464/135
  6. So, 56/54 + 36/15 = 464/135
    In mixed form: 359/135

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