Add 35/5 and 12/54
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 12/54
35/5 + 12/54 is 65/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
35/5 = 35 × 54/5 × 54 = 1890/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/270 + 60/270 = 1890 + 60/270 = 1950/270 - 1950/270 simplified gives 65/9
- So, 35/5 + 12/54 = 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9
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