Add 35/9 and 5/54
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 5/54
35/9 + 5/54 is 215/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
35/9 = 35 × 6/9 × 6 = 210/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54 - Add the two like fractions:
210/54 + 5/54 = 210 + 5/54 = 215/54 - So, 35/9 + 5/54 = 215/54
In mixed form: 353/54
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