Add 49/35 and 5/54
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 5/54
49/35 + 5/54 is 403/270.
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,
49/35 = 49 × 54/35 × 54 = 2646/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
5/54 = 5 × 35/54 × 35 = 175/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/1890 + 175/1890 = 2646 + 175/1890 = 2821/1890 - 2821/1890 simplified gives 403/270
- So, 49/35 + 5/54 = 403/270
In mixed form: 1133/270
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