Add 54/9 and 18/35
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 18/35
54/9 + 18/35 is 228/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
54/9 = 54 × 35/9 × 35 = 1890/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
18/35 = 18 × 9/35 × 9 = 162/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/315 + 162/315 = 1890 + 162/315 = 2052/315 - 2052/315 simplified gives 228/35
- So, 54/9 + 18/35 = 228/35
In mixed form: 618/35
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