Add 54/35 and 14/42
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 14/42
54/35 + 14/42 is 197/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
54/35 = 54 × 6/35 × 6 = 324/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
324/210 + 70/210 = 324 + 70/210 = 394/210 - 394/210 simplified gives 197/105
- So, 54/35 + 14/42 = 197/105
In mixed form: 192/105
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