Add 2/70 and 54/28
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 26/28
2/70 + 54/28 is 137/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140 - Add the two like fractions:
4/140 + 270/140 = 4 + 270/140 = 274/140 - 274/140 simplified gives 137/70
- So, 2/70 + 54/28 = 137/70
In mixed form: 167/70
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