Add 8/5 and 54/70
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 54/70
8/5 + 54/70 is 83/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
8/5 = 8 × 14/5 × 14 = 112/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
54/70 = 54 × 1/70 × 1 = 54/70 - Add the two like fractions:
112/70 + 54/70 = 112 + 54/70 = 166/70 - 166/70 simplified gives 83/35
- So, 8/5 + 54/70 = 83/35
In mixed form: 213/35
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