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Add 35/5 and 5/54

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 5/54

35/5 + 5/54 is 383/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    35/5 = 35 × 54/5 × 54 = 1890/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/270 + 25/270 = 1890 + 25/270 = 1915/270
  5. 1915/270 simplified gives 383/54
  6. So, 35/5 + 5/54 = 383/54
    In mixed form: 75/54

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