Add 35/54 and 42/60
35/54 + 42/60 is 182/135.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 9/60 × 9 = 378/540 - Add the two like fractions:
350/540 + 378/540 = 350 + 378/540 = 728/540 - 728/540 simplified gives 182/135
- So, 35/54 + 42/60 = 182/135
In mixed form: 147/135
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