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Add 2/15 and 70/54

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 16/54

2/15 + 70/54 is 193/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    2/15 = 2 × 18/15 × 18 = 36/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/270 + 350/270 = 36 + 350/270 = 386/270
  5. 386/270 simplified gives 193/135
  6. So, 2/15 + 70/54 = 193/135
    In mixed form: 158/135

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