Add 54/35 and 49/9
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 5 4/9
54/35 + 49/9 is 2201/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 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 9 × 35 = 315,
49/9 = 49 × 35/9 × 35 = 1715/315 - Add the two like fractions:
486/315 + 1715/315 = 486 + 1715/315 = 2201/315 - So, 54/35 + 49/9 = 2201/315
In mixed form: 6311/315
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