Add 36/35 and 21/54, Solve 1 1/35 + 21/54 as a fraction

Add 36/35 and 21/54

1^st number: 1 1/35, 2^nd number: 21/54

36/35 + 21/54 is 893/630.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
36/35 = 36 × 54/35 × 54 = 1944/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
21/54 = 21 × 35/54 × 35 = 735/1890
Add the two like fractions:
1944/1890 + 735/1890 = 1944 + 735/1890 = 2679/1890
2679/1890 simplified gives 893/630
So, 36/35 + 21/54 = 893/630
In mixed form: 1263/630

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