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Add 54/15 and 7/35

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 7/35

54/15 + 7/35 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    54/15 = 54 × 7/15 × 7 = 378/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/105 + 21/105 = 378 + 21/105 = 399/105
  5. 399/105 simplified gives 19/5
  6. So, 54/15 + 7/35 = 19/5
    In mixed form: 34/5

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