Add 54/14 and 35/70
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 35/70
54/14 + 35/70 is 61/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
54/14 = 54 × 5/14 × 5 = 270/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
35/70 = 35 × 1/70 × 1 = 35/70 - Add the two like fractions:
270/70 + 35/70 = 270 + 35/70 = 305/70 - 305/70 simplified gives 61/14
- So, 54/14 + 35/70 = 61/14
In mixed form: 45/14
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