Add 35/75 and 16/54
35/75 + 16/54 is 103/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
35/75 = 35 × 18/75 × 18 = 630/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
630/1350 + 400/1350 = 630 + 400/1350 = 1030/1350 - 1030/1350 simplified gives 103/135
- So, 35/75 + 16/54 = 103/135
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/75+16/54 35/75+32/54 35/75+48/54 35/75+80/54