Add 1/70 and 70/54, Solve 1/70 + 1 16/54 as a fraction

Add 1/70 and 70/54

1^st number: 1/70, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

1/70 + 70/54 is 2477/1890.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
1/70 = 1 × 27/70 × 27 = 27/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
70/54 = 70 × 35/54 × 35 = 2450/1890
Add the two like fractions:
27/1890 + 2450/1890 = 27 + 2450/1890 = 2477/1890
So, 1/70 + 70/54 = 2477/1890
In mixed form: 1587/1890

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