Add 35/54 and 12/60
35/54 + 12/60 is 229/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
35/54 = 35 × 10/54 × 10 = 350/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
12/60 = 12 × 9/60 × 9 = 108/540 - Add the two like fractions:
350/540 + 108/540 = 350 + 108/540 = 458/540 - 458/540 simplified gives 229/270
- So, 35/54 + 12/60 = 229/270
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