Add 3/35 and 54/56
3/35 + 54/56 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280 - Add the two like fractions:
24/280 + 270/280 = 24 + 270/280 = 294/280 - 294/280 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 3/35 + 54/56 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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