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Add 84/35 and 3/54

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 3/54

84/35 + 3/54 is 221/90.

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,
    84/35 = 84 × 54/35 × 54 = 4536/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    3/54 = 3 × 35/54 × 35 = 105/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/1890 + 105/1890 = 4536 + 105/1890 = 4641/1890
  5. 4641/1890 simplified gives 221/90
  6. So, 84/35 + 3/54 = 221/90
    In mixed form: 241/90

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