Add 35/54 and 16/49
35/54 + 16/49 is 2579/2646.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
35/54 = 35 × 49/54 × 49 = 1715/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
16/49 = 16 × 54/49 × 54 = 864/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/2646 + 864/2646 = 1715 + 864/2646 = 2579/2646 - So, 35/54 + 16/49 = 2579/2646
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