Add 54/15 and 3/35
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 3/35
54/15 + 3/35 is 129/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
54/15 = 54 × 7/15 × 7 = 378/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
3/35 = 3 × 3/35 × 3 = 9/105 - Add the two like fractions:
378/105 + 9/105 = 378 + 9/105 = 387/105 - 387/105 simplified gives 129/35
- So, 54/15 + 3/35 = 129/35
In mixed form: 324/35
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