Add 35/90 and 42/54
35/90 + 42/54 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
35/90 = 35 × 3/90 × 3 = 105/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
105/270 + 210/270 = 105 + 210/270 = 315/270 - 315/270 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 35/90 + 42/54 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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