Add 54/24 and 54/35
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 1 19/35
54/24 + 54/35 is 531/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
54/24 = 54 × 35/24 × 35 = 1890/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
54/35 = 54 × 24/35 × 24 = 1296/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/840 + 1296/840 = 1890 + 1296/840 = 3186/840 - 3186/840 simplified gives 531/140
- So, 54/24 + 54/35 = 531/140
In mixed form: 3111/140
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