Add 54/35 and 12/36
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 12/36
54/35 + 12/36 is 197/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
54/35 = 54 × 36/35 × 36 = 1944/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
12/36 = 12 × 35/36 × 35 = 420/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/1260 + 420/1260 = 1944 + 420/1260 = 2364/1260 - 2364/1260 simplified gives 197/105
- So, 54/35 + 12/36 = 197/105
In mixed form: 192/105
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