Add 42/35 and 16/54
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 16/54
42/35 + 16/54 is 202/135.
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,
16/54 = 16 × 35/54 × 35 = 560/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1890 + 560/1890 = 2268 + 560/1890 = 2828/1890 - 2828/1890 simplified gives 202/135
- So, 42/35 + 16/54 = 202/135
In mixed form: 167/135
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 84/35+16/54 42/35+32/54 42/70+16/54 42/35+48/54 42/35+80/54