Add 54/35 and 72/50, Solve 1 19/35 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 54/35 and 72/50

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

54/35 + 72/50 is 522/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
54/35 = 54 × 10/35 × 10 = 540/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350
Add the two like fractions:
540/350 + 504/350 = 540 + 504/350 = 1044/350
1044/350 simplified gives 522/175
So, 54/35 + 72/50 = 522/175
In mixed form: 2172/175

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