Add 54/2 and 1/35
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 1/35
54/2 + 1/35 is 946/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
54/2 = 54 × 35/2 × 35 = 1890/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
1/35 = 1 × 2/35 × 2 = 2/70 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/70 + 2/70 = 1890 + 2/70 = 1892/70 - 1892/70 simplified gives 946/35
- So, 54/2 + 1/35 = 946/35
In mixed form: 271/35
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