Add 40/35 and 10/54
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 10/54
40/35 + 10/54 is 251/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
40/35 = 40 × 54/35 × 54 = 2160/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1890 + 350/1890 = 2160 + 350/1890 = 2510/1890 - 2510/1890 simplified gives 251/189
- So, 40/35 + 10/54 = 251/189
In mixed form: 162/189
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