Add 4/10 and 54/35, Solve 4/10 + 1 19/35 as a fraction

Add 4/10 and 54/35

1^st number: 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

4/10 + 54/35 is 68/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
4/10 = 4 × 7/10 × 7 = 28/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
54/35 = 54 × 2/35 × 2 = 108/70
Add the two like fractions:
28/70 + 108/70 = 28 + 108/70 = 136/70
136/70 simplified gives 68/35
So, 4/10 + 54/35 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35

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