Add 35/15 and 32/54
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 32/54
35/15 + 32/54 is 79/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
35/15 = 35 × 18/15 × 18 = 630/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270 - Add the two like fractions:
630/270 + 160/270 = 630 + 160/270 = 790/270 - 790/270 simplified gives 79/27
- So, 35/15 + 32/54 = 79/27
In mixed form: 225/27
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