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Add 35/6 and 28/54

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 28/54

35/6 + 28/54 is 343/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    35/6 = 35 × 9/6 × 9 = 315/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    28/54 = 28 × 1/54 × 1 = 28/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/54 + 28/54 = 315 + 28/54 = 343/54
  5. So, 35/6 + 28/54 = 343/54
    In mixed form: 619/54

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