Add 16/54 and 63/70
16/54 + 63/70 is 323/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
16/54 = 16 × 35/54 × 35 = 560/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
63/70 = 63 × 27/70 × 27 = 1701/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1890 + 1701/1890 = 560 + 1701/1890 = 2261/1890 - 2261/1890 simplified gives 323/270
- So, 16/54 + 63/70 = 323/270
In mixed form: 153/270
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