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Add 2/35 and 1/54

2/35 + 1/54 is 143/1890.

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,
    2/35 = 2 × 54/35 × 54 = 108/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    1/54 = 1 × 35/54 × 35 = 35/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/1890 + 35/1890 = 108 + 35/1890 = 143/1890
  5. So, 2/35 + 1/54 = 143/1890

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