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Add 54/35 and 63/72

1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 63/72

54/35 + 63/72 is 677/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    54/35 = 54 × 72/35 × 72 = 3888/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    63/72 = 63 × 35/72 × 35 = 2205/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3888/2520 + 2205/2520 = 3888 + 2205/2520 = 6093/2520
  5. 6093/2520 simplified gives 677/280
  6. So, 54/35 + 63/72 = 677/280
    In mixed form: 2117/280

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