Add 54/35 and 40/49
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 40/49
54/35 + 40/49 is 578/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
54/35 = 54 × 7/35 × 7 = 378/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
40/49 = 40 × 5/49 × 5 = 200/245 - Add the two like fractions:
378/245 + 200/245 = 378 + 200/245 = 578/245 - So, 54/35 + 40/49 = 578/245
In mixed form: 288/245
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