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Add 8/54 and 45/35

1st number: 8/54, 2nd number: 1 10/35

8/54 + 45/35 is 271/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    8/54 = 8 × 35/54 × 35 = 280/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    45/35 = 45 × 54/35 × 54 = 2430/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/1890 + 2430/1890 = 280 + 2430/1890 = 2710/1890
  5. 2710/1890 simplified gives 271/189
  6. So, 8/54 + 45/35 = 271/189
    In mixed form: 182/189

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