Add 54/35 and 42/49, Solve 1 19/35 + 42/49 as a fraction

Add 54/35 and 42/49

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 42/49

54/35 + 42/49 is 12/5.

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,
42/49 = 42 × 5/49 × 5 = 210/245
Add the two like fractions:
378/245 + 210/245 = 378 + 210/245 = 588/245
588/245 simplified gives 12/5
So, 54/35 + 42/49 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5

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