Add 35/10 and 56/54
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 1 2/54
35/10 + 56/54 is 245/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
35/10 = 35 × 27/10 × 27 = 945/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270 - Add the two like fractions:
945/270 + 280/270 = 945 + 280/270 = 1225/270 - 1225/270 simplified gives 245/54
- So, 35/10 + 56/54 = 245/54
In mixed form: 429/54
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