Add 5/70 and 14/54
5/70 + 14/54 is 125/378.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
14/54 = 14 × 35/54 × 35 = 490/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1890 + 490/1890 = 135 + 490/1890 = 625/1890 - 625/1890 simplified gives 125/378
- So, 5/70 + 14/54 = 125/378
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