Add 54/35 and 40/63
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 40/63
54/35 + 40/63 is 98/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
54/35 = 54 × 9/35 × 9 = 486/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
40/63 = 40 × 5/63 × 5 = 200/315 - Add the two like fractions:
486/315 + 200/315 = 486 + 200/315 = 686/315 - 686/315 simplified gives 98/45
- So, 54/35 + 40/63 = 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45
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