Add 54/35 and 36/63
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 36/63
54/35 + 36/63 is 74/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
54/35 = 54 × 9/35 × 9 = 486/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315 - Add the two like fractions:
486/315 + 180/315 = 486 + 180/315 = 666/315 - 666/315 simplified gives 74/35
- So, 54/35 + 36/63 = 74/35
In mixed form: 24/35
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