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Add 10/35 and 7/54

10/35 + 7/54 is 157/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    10/35 = 10 × 54/35 × 54 = 540/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    7/54 = 7 × 35/54 × 35 = 245/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1890 + 245/1890 = 540 + 245/1890 = 785/1890
  5. 785/1890 simplified gives 157/378
  6. So, 10/35 + 7/54 = 157/378

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