Add 42/35 and 1/54
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1/54
42/35 + 1/54 is 329/270.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 54/35 × 54 = 2268/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
1/54 = 1 × 35/54 × 35 = 35/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1890 + 35/1890 = 2268 + 35/1890 = 2303/1890 - 2303/1890 simplified gives 329/270
- So, 42/35 + 1/54 = 329/270
In mixed form: 159/270
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