Add 35/54 and 1/5
35/54 + 1/5 is 229/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
1/5 = 1 × 54/5 × 54 = 54/270 - Add the two like fractions:
175/270 + 54/270 = 175 + 54/270 = 229/270 - So, 35/54 + 1/5 = 229/270
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