Add 2/54 and 7/70
2/54 + 7/70 is 37/270.
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,
2/54 = 2 × 35/54 × 35 = 70/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
7/70 = 7 × 27/70 × 27 = 189/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1890 + 189/1890 = 70 + 189/1890 = 259/1890 - 259/1890 simplified gives 37/270
- So, 2/54 + 7/70 = 37/270
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