Add 35/15 and 54/8
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 6 6/8
35/15 + 54/8 is 109/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
35/15 = 35 × 8/15 × 8 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
54/8 = 54 × 15/8 × 15 = 810/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 810/120 = 280 + 810/120 = 1090/120 - 1090/120 simplified gives 109/12
- So, 35/15 + 54/8 = 109/12
In mixed form: 91/12
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