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Add 8/36 and 15/54

8/36 + 15/54 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/108 + 30/108 = 24 + 30/108 = 54/108
  5. 54/108 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 8/36 + 15/54 = 1/2

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