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Add 54/35 and 15/18

1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 15/18

54/35 + 15/18 is 499/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    54/35 = 54 × 18/35 × 18 = 972/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/630 + 525/630 = 972 + 525/630 = 1497/630
  5. 1497/630 simplified gives 499/210
  6. So, 54/35 + 15/18 = 499/210
    In mixed form: 279/210

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