Add 49/54 and 35/70
49/54 + 35/70 is 38/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
49/54 = 49 × 35/54 × 35 = 1715/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
35/70 = 35 × 27/70 × 27 = 945/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/1890 + 945/1890 = 1715 + 945/1890 = 2660/1890 - 2660/1890 simplified gives 38/27
- So, 49/54 + 35/70 = 38/27
In mixed form: 111/27
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