Add 54/35 and 24/28
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 24/28
54/35 + 24/28 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
54/35 = 54 × 4/35 × 4 = 216/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
216/140 + 120/140 = 216 + 120/140 = 336/140 - 336/140 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 54/35 + 24/28 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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