Add 45/70 and 8/54
45/70 + 8/54 is 299/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
45/70 = 45 × 27/70 × 27 = 1215/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
8/54 = 8 × 35/54 × 35 = 280/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/1890 + 280/1890 = 1215 + 280/1890 = 1495/1890 - 1495/1890 simplified gives 299/378
- So, 45/70 + 8/54 = 299/378
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