Add 54/35 and 4/36, Solve 1 19/35 + 4/36 as a fraction

Add 54/35 and 4/36

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 4/36

54/35 + 4/36 is 521/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
54/35 = 54 × 36/35 × 36 = 1944/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
4/36 = 4 × 35/36 × 35 = 140/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1944/1260 + 140/1260 = 1944 + 140/1260 = 2084/1260
2084/1260 simplified gives 521/315
So, 54/35 + 4/36 = 521/315
In mixed form: 1206/315

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