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Add 75/35 and 5/54

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 5/54

75/35 + 5/54 is 845/378.

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,
    75/35 = 75 × 54/35 × 54 = 4050/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    5/54 = 5 × 35/54 × 35 = 175/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/1890 + 175/1890 = 4050 + 175/1890 = 4225/1890
  5. 4225/1890 simplified gives 845/378
  6. So, 75/35 + 5/54 = 845/378
    In mixed form: 289/378

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