Add 54/28 and 9/35
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 9/35
54/28 + 9/35 is 153/70.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 36/140 = 270 + 36/140 = 306/140 - 306/140 simplified gives 153/70
- So, 54/28 + 9/35 = 153/70
In mixed form: 213/70
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