Add 7/35 and 42/54
7/35 + 42/54 is 44/45.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 54/35 × 54 = 378/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
42/54 = 42 × 35/54 × 35 = 1470/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
378/1890 + 1470/1890 = 378 + 1470/1890 = 1848/1890 - 1848/1890 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 7/35 + 42/54 = 44/45
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