Add 2/54 and 28/70
2/54 + 28/70 is 59/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
2/54 = 2 × 35/54 × 35 = 70/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
28/70 = 28 × 27/70 × 27 = 756/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1890 + 756/1890 = 70 + 756/1890 = 826/1890 - 826/1890 simplified gives 59/135
- So, 2/54 + 28/70 = 59/135
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