Add 54/35 and 54/60
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 54/60
54/35 + 54/60 is 171/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
54/35 = 54 × 12/35 × 12 = 648/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420 - Add the two like fractions:
648/420 + 378/420 = 648 + 378/420 = 1026/420 - 1026/420 simplified gives 171/70
- So, 54/35 + 54/60 = 171/70
In mixed form: 231/70
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