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Add 54/4 and 8/35

1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 8/35

54/4 + 8/35 is 961/70.

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,
    8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/140 + 32/140 = 1890 + 32/140 = 1922/140
  5. 1922/140 simplified gives 961/70
  6. So, 54/4 + 8/35 = 961/70
    In mixed form: 1351/70

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