Add 35/5 and 8/54
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 8/54
35/5 + 8/54 is 193/27.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/270 + 40/270 = 1890 + 40/270 = 1930/270 - 1930/270 simplified gives 193/27
- So, 35/5 + 8/54 = 193/27
In mixed form: 74/27
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