Add 25/54 and 70/84
25/54 + 70/84 is 35/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
25/54 = 25 × 14/54 × 14 = 350/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
70/84 = 70 × 9/84 × 9 = 630/756 - Add the two like fractions:
350/756 + 630/756 = 350 + 630/756 = 980/756 - 980/756 simplified gives 35/27
- So, 25/54 + 70/84 = 35/27
In mixed form: 18/27
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