Add 54/35 and 40/70
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 40/70
54/35 + 40/70 is 74/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
54/35 = 54 × 2/35 × 2 = 108/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
40/70 = 40 × 1/70 × 1 = 40/70 - Add the two like fractions:
108/70 + 40/70 = 108 + 40/70 = 148/70 - 148/70 simplified gives 74/35
- So, 54/35 + 40/70 = 74/35
In mixed form: 24/35
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