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Add 35/9 and 63/54

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1 9/54

35/9 + 63/54 is 91/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    35/9 = 35 × 6/9 × 6 = 210/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/54 + 63/54 = 210 + 63/54 = 273/54
  5. 273/54 simplified gives 91/18
  6. So, 35/9 + 63/54 = 91/18
    In mixed form: 51/18

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