Add 3/70 and 54/84
3/70 + 54/84 is 24/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
54/84 = 54 × 5/84 × 5 = 270/420 - Add the two like fractions:
18/420 + 270/420 = 18 + 270/420 = 288/420 - 288/420 simplified gives 24/35
- So, 3/70 + 54/84 = 24/35
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