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Add 8/35 and 42/54

8/35 + 42/54 is 317/315.

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,
    8/35 = 8 × 54/35 × 54 = 432/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    42/54 = 42 × 35/54 × 35 = 1470/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/1890 + 1470/1890 = 432 + 1470/1890 = 1902/1890
  5. 1902/1890 simplified gives 317/315
  6. So, 8/35 + 42/54 = 317/315
    In mixed form: 12/315

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