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Add 10/70 and 75/54

1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 1 21/54

10/70 + 75/54 is 193/126.

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,
    10/70 = 10 × 27/70 × 27 = 270/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    75/54 = 75 × 35/54 × 35 = 2625/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/1890 + 2625/1890 = 270 + 2625/1890 = 2895/1890
  5. 2895/1890 simplified gives 193/126
  6. So, 10/70 + 75/54 = 193/126
    In mixed form: 167/126

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