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Add 54/8 and 18/35

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 18/35

54/8 + 18/35 is 1017/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    54/8 = 54 × 35/8 × 35 = 1890/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/280 + 144/280 = 1890 + 144/280 = 2034/280
  5. 2034/280 simplified gives 1017/140
  6. So, 54/8 + 18/35 = 1017/140
    In mixed form: 737/140

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