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Add 45/35 and 4/54

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 4/54

45/35 + 4/54 is 257/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    45/35 = 45 × 54/35 × 54 = 2430/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    4/54 = 4 × 35/54 × 35 = 140/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/1890 + 140/1890 = 2430 + 140/1890 = 2570/1890
  5. 2570/1890 simplified gives 257/189
  6. So, 45/35 + 4/54 = 257/189
    In mixed form: 168/189

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