Add 54/35 and 56/63
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 56/63
54/35 + 56/63 is 766/315.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
486/315 + 280/315 = 486 + 280/315 = 766/315 - So, 54/35 + 56/63 = 766/315
In mixed form: 2136/315
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