Add 35/54 and 48/70
35/54 + 48/70 is 2521/1890.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
35/54 = 35 × 35/54 × 35 = 1225/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
48/70 = 48 × 27/70 × 27 = 1296/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1890 + 1296/1890 = 1225 + 1296/1890 = 2521/1890 - So, 35/54 + 48/70 = 2521/1890
In mixed form: 1631/1890
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