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Add 35/54 and 35/70

35/54 + 35/70 is 31/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    35/54 = 35 × 35/54 × 35 = 1225/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    35/70 = 35 × 27/70 × 27 = 945/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1890 + 945/1890 = 1225 + 945/1890 = 2170/1890
  5. 2170/1890 simplified gives 31/27
  6. So, 35/54 + 35/70 = 31/27
    In mixed form: 14/27

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