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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
2/15 = 2 × 18/15 × 18 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270 - Add the two like fractions:
36/270 + 350/270 = 36 + 350/270 = 386/270 - 386/270 simplified gives 193/135
- So, 2/15 + 70/54 = 193/135
In mixed form: 158/135
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