Add 54/28 and 16/35
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 16/35
54/28 + 16/35 is 167/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 64/140 = 270 + 64/140 = 334/140 - 334/140 simplified gives 167/70
- So, 54/28 + 16/35 = 167/70
In mixed form: 227/70
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