Add 54/35 and 30/28
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 1 2/28
54/35 + 30/28 is 183/70.
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,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Add the two like fractions:
216/140 + 150/140 = 216 + 150/140 = 366/140 - 366/140 simplified gives 183/70
- So, 54/35 + 30/28 = 183/70
In mixed form: 243/70
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