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Add 35/54 and 72/35

1st number: 35/54, 2nd number: 2 2/35

35/54 + 72/35 is 5113/1890.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    35/54 = 35 × 35/54 × 35 = 1225/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    72/35 = 72 × 54/35 × 54 = 3888/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1890 + 3888/1890 = 1225 + 3888/1890 = 5113/1890
  5. So, 35/54 + 72/35 = 5113/1890
    In mixed form: 21333/1890

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