Add 54/35 and 40/50
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 40/50
54/35 + 40/50 is 82/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
54/35 = 54 × 10/35 × 10 = 540/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
540/350 + 280/350 = 540 + 280/350 = 820/350 - 820/350 simplified gives 82/35
- So, 54/35 + 40/50 = 82/35
In mixed form: 212/35
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