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Add 6/3 and 35/54

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 35/54

6/3 + 35/54 is 143/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    6/3 = 6 × 18/3 × 18 = 108/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    35/54 = 35 × 1/54 × 1 = 35/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/54 + 35/54 = 108 + 35/54 = 143/54
  5. So, 6/3 + 35/54 = 143/54
    In mixed form: 235/54

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