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Add 1/70 and 18/54

1/70 + 18/54 is 73/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    1/70 = 1 × 27/70 × 27 = 27/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    18/54 = 18 × 35/54 × 35 = 630/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/1890 + 630/1890 = 27 + 630/1890 = 657/1890
  5. 657/1890 simplified gives 73/210
  6. So, 1/70 + 18/54 = 73/210

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