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Add 81/54 and 2/35

1st number: 1 27/54, 2nd number: 2/35

81/54 + 2/35 is 109/70.

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,
    81/54 = 81 × 35/54 × 35 = 2835/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    2/35 = 2 × 54/35 × 54 = 108/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/1890 + 108/1890 = 2835 + 108/1890 = 2943/1890
  5. 2943/1890 simplified gives 109/70
  6. So, 81/54 + 2/35 = 109/70
    In mixed form: 139/70

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