Add 54/5 and 35/18
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 1 17/18
54/5 + 35/18 is 1147/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
54/5 = 54 × 18/5 × 18 = 972/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Add the two like fractions:
972/90 + 175/90 = 972 + 175/90 = 1147/90 - So, 54/5 + 35/18 = 1147/90
In mixed form: 1267/90
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