Add 54/35 and 14/56
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 14/56
54/35 + 14/56 is 251/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
432/280 + 70/280 = 432 + 70/280 = 502/280 - 502/280 simplified gives 251/140
- So, 54/35 + 14/56 = 251/140
In mixed form: 1111/140
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