Add 81/54 and 42/36
1st number: 1 27/54, 2nd number: 1 6/36
81/54 + 42/36 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
81/54 = 81 × 2/54 × 2 = 162/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
42/36 = 42 × 3/36 × 3 = 126/108 - Add the two like fractions:
162/108 + 126/108 = 162 + 126/108 = 288/108 - 288/108 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 81/54 + 42/36 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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