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Add 54/9 and 28/35

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 28/35

54/9 + 28/35 is 34/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    54/9 = 54 × 35/9 × 35 = 1890/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    28/35 = 28 × 9/35 × 9 = 252/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/315 + 252/315 = 1890 + 252/315 = 2142/315
  5. 2142/315 simplified gives 34/5
  6. So, 54/9 + 28/35 = 34/5
    In mixed form: 64/5

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