Add 4/54 and 70/75
4/54 + 70/75 is 136/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
70/75 = 70 × 18/75 × 18 = 1260/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1350 + 1260/1350 = 100 + 1260/1350 = 1360/1350 - 1360/1350 simplified gives 136/135
- So, 4/54 + 70/75 = 136/135
In mixed form: 11/135
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