Add 54/35 and 36/8
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 4 4/8
54/35 + 36/8 is 423/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
36/8 = 36 × 35/8 × 35 = 1260/280 - Add the two like fractions:
432/280 + 1260/280 = 432 + 1260/280 = 1692/280 - 1692/280 simplified gives 423/70
- So, 54/35 + 36/8 = 423/70
In mixed form: 63/70
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