Add 54/35 and 9/36, Solve 1 19/35 + 9/36 as a fraction

Add 54/35 and 9/36

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 9/36

54/35 + 9/36 is 251/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
54/35 = 54 × 36/35 × 36 = 1944/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
9/36 = 9 × 35/36 × 35 = 315/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1944/1260 + 315/1260 = 1944 + 315/1260 = 2259/1260
2259/1260 simplified gives 251/140
So, 54/35 + 9/36 = 251/140
In mixed form: 1111/140

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad