Add 81/36 and 6/54
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 6/54
81/36 + 6/54 is 85/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
81/36 = 81 × 3/36 × 3 = 243/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108 - Add the two like fractions:
243/108 + 12/108 = 243 + 12/108 = 255/108 - 255/108 simplified gives 85/36
- So, 81/36 + 6/54 = 85/36
In mixed form: 213/36
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