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Add 3/6 and 35/54

3/6 + 35/54 is 31/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    3/6 = 3 × 9/6 × 9 = 27/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    35/54 = 35 × 1/54 × 1 = 35/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/54 + 35/54 = 27 + 35/54 = 62/54
  5. 62/54 simplified gives 31/27
  6. So, 3/6 + 35/54 = 31/27
    In mixed form: 14/27

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