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Add 56/35 and 3/54

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 3/54

56/35 + 3/54 is 149/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    56/35 = 56 × 54/35 × 54 = 3024/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    3/54 = 3 × 35/54 × 35 = 105/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/1890 + 105/1890 = 3024 + 105/1890 = 3129/1890
  5. 3129/1890 simplified gives 149/90
  6. So, 56/35 + 3/54 = 149/90
    In mixed form: 159/90

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