Add 54/4 and 7/35
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 7/35
54/4 + 7/35 is 137/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
54/4 = 54 × 35/4 × 35 = 1890/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/140 + 28/140 = 1890 + 28/140 = 1918/140 - 1918/140 simplified gives 137/10
- So, 54/4 + 7/35 = 137/10
In mixed form: 137/10
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