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Add 54/4 and 54/35

1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 1 19/35

54/4 + 54/35 is 1053/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    54/4 = 54 × 35/4 × 35 = 1890/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    54/35 = 54 × 4/35 × 4 = 216/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/140 + 216/140 = 1890 + 216/140 = 2106/140
  5. 2106/140 simplified gives 1053/70
  6. So, 54/4 + 54/35 = 1053/70
    In mixed form: 153/70

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