Add 3/54 and 16/70
3/54 + 16/70 is 179/630.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 35/54 × 35 = 105/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
16/70 = 16 × 27/70 × 27 = 432/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
105/1890 + 432/1890 = 105 + 432/1890 = 537/1890 - 537/1890 simplified gives 179/630
- So, 3/54 + 16/70 = 179/630
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