Add 40/35 and 21/54, Solve 1 5/35 + 21/54 as a fraction

Add 40/35 and 21/54

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 21/54

40/35 + 21/54 is 193/126.

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,
21/54 = 21 × 35/54 × 35 = 735/1890
Add the two like fractions:
2160/1890 + 735/1890 = 2160 + 735/1890 = 2895/1890
2895/1890 simplified gives 193/126
So, 40/35 + 21/54 = 193/126
In mixed form: 167/126

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