Add 54/35 and 4/72, Solve 1 19/35 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 54/35 and 4/72

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 4/72

54/35 + 4/72 is 1007/630.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
54/35 = 54 × 72/35 × 72 = 3888/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
4/72 = 4 × 35/72 × 35 = 140/2520
Add the two like fractions:
3888/2520 + 140/2520 = 3888 + 140/2520 = 4028/2520
4028/2520 simplified gives 1007/630
So, 54/35 + 4/72 = 1007/630
In mixed form: 1377/630

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