Add 10/70 and 18/54
10/70 + 18/54 is 10/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/70 = 10 × 27/70 × 27 = 270/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
18/54 = 18 × 35/54 × 35 = 630/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1890 + 630/1890 = 270 + 630/1890 = 900/1890 - 900/1890 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 10/70 + 18/54 = 10/21
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