Add 56/35 and 8/54
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 8/54
56/35 + 8/54 is 236/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
56/35 = 56 × 54/35 × 54 = 3024/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
8/54 = 8 × 35/54 × 35 = 280/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/1890 + 280/1890 = 3024 + 280/1890 = 3304/1890 - 3304/1890 simplified gives 236/135
- So, 56/35 + 8/54 = 236/135
In mixed form: 1101/135
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