Add 54/20 and 7/35
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 7/35
54/20 + 7/35 is 29/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
378/140 + 28/140 = 378 + 28/140 = 406/140 - 406/140 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 54/20 + 7/35 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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