Add 35/8 and 30/54
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 30/54
35/8 + 30/54 is 355/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
35/8 = 35 × 27/8 × 27 = 945/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
30/54 = 30 × 4/54 × 4 = 120/216 - Add the two like fractions:
945/216 + 120/216 = 945 + 120/216 = 1065/216 - 1065/216 simplified gives 355/72
- So, 35/8 + 30/54 = 355/72
In mixed form: 467/72
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