Add 3/70 and 54/4, Solve 3/70 + 13 2/4 as a fraction

Add 3/70 and 54/4

1^st number: 3/70, 2^nd number: 13 2/4

3/70 + 54/4 is 474/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
54/4 = 54 × 35/4 × 35 = 1890/140
Add the two like fractions:
6/140 + 1890/140 = 6 + 1890/140 = 1896/140
1896/140 simplified gives 474/35
So, 3/70 + 54/4 = 474/35
In mixed form: 1319/35

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