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Add 54/35 and 20/9

1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 2 2/9

54/35 + 20/9 is 1186/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    54/35 = 54 × 9/35 × 9 = 486/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    20/9 = 20 × 35/9 × 35 = 700/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/315 + 700/315 = 486 + 700/315 = 1186/315
  5. So, 54/35 + 20/9 = 1186/315
    In mixed form: 3241/315

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