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Add 5/70 and 7/54

5/70 + 7/54 is 38/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    7/54 = 7 × 35/54 × 35 = 245/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/1890 + 245/1890 = 135 + 245/1890 = 380/1890
  5. 380/1890 simplified gives 38/189
  6. So, 5/70 + 7/54 = 38/189

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