Add 54/36 and 9/35, Solve 1 18/36 + 9/35 as a fraction

Add 54/36 and 9/35

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 9/35

54/36 + 9/35 is 123/70.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
54/36 = 54 × 35/36 × 35 = 1890/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
9/35 = 9 × 36/35 × 36 = 324/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1890/1260 + 324/1260 = 1890 + 324/1260 = 2214/1260
2214/1260 simplified gives 123/70
So, 54/36 + 9/35 = 123/70
In mixed form: 153/70

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