Add 80/35 and 42/54
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 42/54
80/35 + 42/54 is 193/63.
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,
80/35 = 80 × 54/35 × 54 = 4320/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
42/54 = 42 × 35/54 × 35 = 1470/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/1890 + 1470/1890 = 4320 + 1470/1890 = 5790/1890 - 5790/1890 simplified gives 193/63
- So, 80/35 + 42/54 = 193/63
In mixed form: 34/63
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