Add 45/35 and 40/54
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 40/54
45/35 + 40/54 is 383/189.
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,
45/35 = 45 × 54/35 × 54 = 2430/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
40/54 = 40 × 35/54 × 35 = 1400/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/1890 + 1400/1890 = 2430 + 1400/1890 = 3830/1890 - 3830/1890 simplified gives 383/189
- So, 45/35 + 40/54 = 383/189
In mixed form: 25/189
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