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Add 35/54 and 35/45

35/54 + 35/45 is 77/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 45 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    35/45 = 35 × 6/45 × 6 = 210/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/270 + 210/270 = 175 + 210/270 = 385/270
  5. 385/270 simplified gives 77/54
  6. So, 35/54 + 35/45 = 77/54
    In mixed form: 123/54

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