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Add 63/35 and 2/54

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 2/54

63/35 + 2/54 is 248/135.

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,
    63/35 = 63 × 54/35 × 54 = 3402/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    2/54 = 2 × 35/54 × 35 = 70/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3402/1890 + 70/1890 = 3402 + 70/1890 = 3472/1890
  5. 3472/1890 simplified gives 248/135
  6. So, 63/35 + 2/54 = 248/135
    In mixed form: 1113/135

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