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Add 54/35 and 6/49

1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 6/49

54/35 + 6/49 is 408/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    54/35 = 54 × 7/35 × 7 = 378/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    6/49 = 6 × 5/49 × 5 = 30/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/245 + 30/245 = 378 + 30/245 = 408/245
  5. So, 54/35 + 6/49 = 408/245
    In mixed form: 1163/245

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