Add 72/36 and 9/54, Solve 2 0/36 + 9/54 as a fraction

Add 72/36 and 9/54

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 9/54

72/36 + 9/54 is 13/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
72/36 = 72 × 3/36 × 3 = 216/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
9/54 = 9 × 2/54 × 2 = 18/108
Add the two like fractions:
216/108 + 18/108 = 216 + 18/108 = 234/108
234/108 simplified gives 13/6
So, 72/36 + 9/54 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6

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