Add 1/35 and 40/54
1/35 + 40/54 is 727/945.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
1/35 = 1 × 54/35 × 54 = 54/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
40/54 = 40 × 35/54 × 35 = 1400/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
54/1890 + 1400/1890 = 54 + 1400/1890 = 1454/1890 - 1454/1890 simplified gives 727/945
- So, 1/35 + 40/54 = 727/945
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