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Add 54/8 and 27/35

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 27/35

54/8 + 27/35 is 1053/140.

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,
    27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/280 + 216/280 = 1890 + 216/280 = 2106/280
  5. 2106/280 simplified gives 1053/140
  6. So, 54/8 + 27/35 = 1053/140
    In mixed form: 773/140

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