Add 54/6 and 42/35, Solve 9 0/6 + 1 7/35 as a fraction

Add 54/6 and 42/35

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

54/6 + 42/35 is 51/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
54/6 = 54 × 35/6 × 35 = 1890/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
Add the two like fractions:
1890/210 + 252/210 = 1890 + 252/210 = 2142/210
2142/210 simplified gives 51/5
So, 54/6 + 42/35 = 51/5
In mixed form: 101/5

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