Add 54/40 and 7/35
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 7/35
54/40 + 7/35 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
54/40 = 54 × 7/40 × 7 = 378/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
7/35 = 7 × 8/35 × 8 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
378/280 + 56/280 = 378 + 56/280 = 434/280 - 434/280 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 54/40 + 7/35 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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