Add 5/70 and 18/54
5/70 + 18/54 is 17/42.
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,
18/54 = 18 × 35/54 × 35 = 630/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1890 + 630/1890 = 135 + 630/1890 = 765/1890 - 765/1890 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 5/70 + 18/54 = 17/42
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