Add 54/35 and 96/50, Solve 1 19/35 + 1 46/50 as a fraction

Add 54/35 and 96/50

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 1 46/50

54/35 + 96/50 is 606/175.

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,
96/50 = 96 × 7/50 × 7 = 672/350
Add the two like fractions:
540/350 + 672/350 = 540 + 672/350 = 1212/350
1212/350 simplified gives 606/175
So, 54/35 + 96/50 = 606/175
In mixed form: 381/175

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