Add 54/56 and 2/35
54/56 + 2/35 is 143/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280 - Add the two like fractions:
270/280 + 16/280 = 270 + 16/280 = 286/280 - 286/280 simplified gives 143/140
- So, 54/56 + 2/35 = 143/140
In mixed form: 13/140
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