Add 18/54 and 16/70
18/54 + 16/70 is 59/105.
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,
18/54 = 18 × 35/54 × 35 = 630/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
16/70 = 16 × 27/70 × 27 = 432/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
630/1890 + 432/1890 = 630 + 432/1890 = 1062/1890 - 1062/1890 simplified gives 59/105
- So, 18/54 + 16/70 = 59/105
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